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Strong 7.3 magnitude earthquake hits Vanuatu (BBC News)

The number of casualties is unknown, while footage online shows collapsed buildings and damaged cars.

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Afternoon Update: earthquake hits Vanuatu; HSC winners named ... (The Guardian)

A 7.3-magnitude quake struck 30km west of Port Vila, with reports of damaged buildings in the capital.

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Magnitude 7.3 earthquake strikes near Vanuatu (9News)

The magnitude 7.3 quake was registered about 20 kilometres from the coast of Vanuatu's capital Port Vila ab...

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Magnitude 7.3 earthquake strikes near Port Vila, Vanuatu (The Sydney Morning Herald)

An earthquake of magnitude 7.3 has struck near Port Vila, Vanuatu, on Tuesday, the US Geological Survey said. The quake struck at a depth of 43 kilometres, ...

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Casualties feared as buildings collapse in magnitude 7.3 Vanuatu ... (Brisbane Times)

Vanuatu government websites were offline in the aftermath of the quake and phone numbers for the police and other public agencies did not connect.

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Magnitude 7.3 earthquake hits the Pacific island nation of Vanuatu (CNN)

A magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck Tuesday just off the coast of Vanuatu in the South Pacific Ocean, the USGS said.

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Magnitude 7.3 earthquake strikes near Port Vila, Vanuatu (WAtoday)

... Vanuatu, on Tuesday, the US Geological Survey said. It was reviewed down from 7.4. The quake struck at a depth of 43 kilometres, 30km west of Port Vila, the USGS said. An aerial photograph of ...

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Tsunami waves observed after magnitude-7.4 earthquake recorded ... (ABC News)

The quake hit 37km from the city at 12:53pm AEDT. The United States Geological Survey said it struck at a depth of 57km, although the Pacific Tsunami Warning ...

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Casualties feared and buildings damaged after 7.3 magnitude ... (SBS)

A magnitude 7.3 earthquake has struck just off the coast of Vanuatu in the South Pacific Ocean.

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Vanuatu earthquake: Major damage, deaths feared after magnitude ... (The Australian Financial Review)

A powerful magnitude 7.3 quake struck just off the coast of the major island of Efate on Tuesday afternoon.

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Why earthquakes are more common in places such as Vanuatu (ABC News)

An aerial view of a land slip where rocks and dirt has fallen over a road. A magnitude-7.3 earthquake that struck near Vanuatu's capital, Port Vila, damaged ...

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Magnitude 7.3 earthquake causes widespread damage in Pacific ... (NPR)

The earthquake was centered 10 miles west of Port Vila, the largest city in Vanuatu, a group of 80 islands that is home to about 330000 people.

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Australia sends 'immediate' search and rescue assistance to ... (ABC Local)

Australia is urgently sending assistance, including emergency medical and search and rescue teams, to Vanuatu following a powerful earthquake.

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Death toll expected to rise in Vanuatu after earthquake plunges ... (The Guardian)

Red Cross reporting at least 14 dead after two earthquakes hit Pacific island in 24 hours, with Australia vowing immediate help.

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Vanuatu hit by second earthquake as Australia prepares to deploy ... (SBS)

Vanuatu has been rocked by a second earthquake, a day after buildings in Port Vila were destroyed by a 7.4 magnitude quake.

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Second earthquake hits Vanuatu as death toll rises (9News)

Following yesterday's magnitude 7.3 quake that caused widespread devastation, Geosciences Australia confirmed that a second aftershock hit at 5.17am AEDT this ...

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Live updates: Vanuatu earthquake death toll climbs to 14 as locals ... (ABC News)

The Red Cross updates the death toll in Vanuatu to 14, citing government sources, with hundreds injured after a magnitude-7.3 earthquake yesterday.

New Zealand to assist Vanuatu on earthquake response (Beehive.govt.nz)

New Zealand is providing Vanuatu assistance following yesterday's devastating earthquake, Foreign Minister Winston Peters says.

Media Statement on earthquake in Vanuatu (Australian Red Cross)

To find our more or support our ongoing disaster preparedness and response efforts, visit redcross.org.au. The situation in Port Vila is still unfolding, with ...

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Several dead, trapped, hundreds injured after violent earthquake (The Sydney Morning Herald)

Wellington: At least 14 people are dead and hundreds more are injured after a magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck off Vanuatu on Tuesday, causing widespread ...

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Vanuatu: Search for survivors as 14 reported killed in earthquake (BBC News)

The Pacific nation has declared a state of emergency as search and relief efforts get underway.

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Vanuatu Earthquake Response (New Zealand Defence Force)

The New Zealand Defence Force support to Vanuatu following the magnitude 7.3 earthquake that struck Vanuatu, 31 km from Port Vila on the 17th December 2024.

On the Earthquake in Vanuatu - United States Department of State (Department of State)

We are currently assessing options for continuing our work in Vanuatu. All U.S. Embassy staff, as well as Peace Corps staff and volunteers, are safe and ...

Update on Australia's response to Vanuatu earthquake (Minister for Foreign Affairs)

Australia's initial humanitarian assistance to support recovery efforts following yesterday's devastating Port Vila earthquake will arrive in Vanuatu this ...

Update on Australia's response to Vanuatu earthquake (Department of Defence Ministers)

Australia's initial humanitarian assistance to support recovery efforts following yesterday's devastating Port Vila earthquake will arrive in Vanuatu this ...

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Vanuatu earthquake: Australian rescue crews, medical teams rush ... (The Australian Financial Review)

Australia will urgently deploy rescue and medical teams to Vanuatu after two devastating earthquakes tore through the Pacific Island nation, ...

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Why Vanuatu should brace for even more aftershocks after this ... (The Conversation AU)

At 7.2 magnitude, yesterday's quake is considered a major earthquake. The several aftershocks of magnitude 5 in the same area are typical of an aftershock ...

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First Australian crews en route to Vanuatu to assist rescuers after ... (ABC News)

The first Australian relief flight carrying supplies and personnel is en route to Vanuatu where rescuers are searching for bodies trapped underneath rubble ...

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Why Vanuatu should brace for even more aftershocks after this ... (ABC News)

The death toll from Vanuatu's earthquake disaster continues to rise, with international search and rescue operations underway to help people hit by the ...

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Rescuers dig for survivors of Vanuatu earthquake with no water and ... (Voice of America)

The government's disaster management office said early Wednesday that 14 deaths were confirmed, but hours later said nine had been verified by the main ...

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