Coverage dated December 16, 2024 to December 17, 2024

Rescuers dig for survivors of Vanuatu earthquake that killed 14 people and injured more than 200

Headline from Local News 8, on the newest of 2 developments

Associated Press WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — A magnitude 7.3 earthquake that struck off Vanuatu killed at least 14 people, injured hundreds more and caused widespread damage across the South Pacific island nation, officials said Wednesday.

Local News 8's own description from its feed. We collect headlines and these descriptions, not full articles; read the original reporting below.

Developments in this update

2 dated developments, oldest first, newest marked. Each is named by one outlet's own headline; open its reports to see every outlet that covered it.

  1. Magnitude 7.3 earthquake hits Pacific island nation of Vanuatu

    Headline from NBC10 Philadelphia ·

  2. Newest

    Rescuers dig for survivors of Vanuatu earthquake that killed 14 people and injured more than 200

    Headline from Local News 8 ·

Reports & sources

55 articles, oldest first.

  1. NBC10 Philadelphia

    Magnitude 7.3 earthquake hits Pacific island nation of Vanuatu (opens NBC10 Philadelphia)

    Published

    NBC10 Philadelphia's feed description

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

  2. Deutsche Welle

    Vanuatu rocked by major earthquake – DW (opens Deutsche Welle)

    Published

    Deutsche Welle's feed description

    Witnesses reported seeing bodies among the destruction in Vanuatu's capital, Port Vila. A tsunami warning was lifted two hours after the quake, while Red Cross teams are on standby to assist affected communities.

  3. Newsweek

    Vanuatu Earthquake: What we know about 7.3 magnitude tremor (opens Newsweek)

    Published

    Newsweek's feed description

    Here's what we know about the major earthquake that struck the Pacific Island nation and triggered tsunami warnings.

  4. The Guardian

    Death toll expected to rise in Vanuatu after earthquake plunges nation into state of emergency (opens The Guardian)

    Published

    The Guardian's feed description

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

  5. Anchorage Daily News

    Magnitude 7.3 earthquake causes widespread damage in Pacific island nation of Vanuatu (opens Anchorage Daily News)

    Published

    Anchorage Daily News's feed description

    A tsunami warning was called off less than two hours after Tuesday’s quake.

  6. New York Times

    Map: 7.3-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Near Vanuatu (opens New York Times)

    Published

    New York Times's feed description

    View the location of the quake’s epicenter and shake area.

  7. PBS NewsHour

    Powerful magnitude 7.3 earthquake causes widespread damage in Pacific island nation of Vanuatu (opens PBS NewsHour)

    Published

    PBS NewsHour's feed description

    A tsunami warning was called off less than two hours after Tuesday's quake.

  8. BNO News

    Powerful earthquake in Vanuatu severely damages U.S., U.K., French embassies (opens BNO News)

    Published

    BNO News's feed description

    A powerful earthquake in Vanuatu has caused significant damage to a building housing the U.S. and French embassies, as well as the U.K.’s and New Zealand’s High Commission offices, according to footage shared on social media. It is not yet known if there have been any casualties inside the building.

  9. Al Jazeera

    Magnitude 7.4 earthquake strikes near Vanuatu capital (opens Al Jazeera)

    Published

    Al Jazeera's feed description

    Tsunami threat has passed for nearby islands after earthquake strikes near Vanuatu’s capital Porta Vila.

  10. CBS News

    Earthquake hits Vanuatu, reportedly killing at least 6 people on Pacific island nation, damaging U.S. embassy (opens CBS News)

    Published

    CBS News's feed description

    A deadly earthquake has struck the Pacific island nation of Vanuatu, damaging buildings in the capital, including one housing the U.S. embassy.

  11. The Guardian

    Afternoon Update: earthquake hits Vanuatu; HSC winners named; and a tantalising sea creature (opens The Guardian)

    Published

    The Guardian's feed description

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

  12. Green Field Reporter

    Magnitude 7.3 earthquake hits Pacific island nation of Vanuatu - The Daily Reporter (opens Green Field Reporter)

    Published

    Green Field Reporter's feed description

    WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Injured people were arriving at a hospital in Vanuatu as unconfirmed reports of casualties emerged after the South Pacific island nation was rocked by a powerful magnitude 7.3 earthquake that struck just off the coast on Tuesday.

  13. WHEC Rochester

    14 dead and hundreds injured after a magnitude 7.3 quake in Vanuatu leaves some trapped in rubble (opens WHEC Rochester)

    Published

    WHEC Rochester's feed description

    At least 14 people are dead and hundreds more are injured after a magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck off Vanuatu on Tuesday, causing widespread damage across the South Pacific island nation. The Red Cross has reported the toll while citing government sources.

  14. Wyoming Tribune Eagle

    Rescuers hunt for survivors in Vanuatu quake, nine dead (opens Wyoming Tribune Eagle)

    Published

    Wyoming Tribune Eagle's feed description

    Rescue teams dug for survivors trapped in crumpled buildings in the Pacific nation of Vanuatu on Wednesday after a powerful earthquake killed at least nine people, burying some in rubble

  15. Courthouse News Service

    14 dead and hundreds injured in magnitude 7.3 quake in Vanuatu. Some people are trapped in rubble (opens Courthouse News Service)

    Published

    Courthouse News Service's feed description

    Vanuatu's position on a subduction zone means earthquakes of greater than magnitude 6 are not uncommon.

  16. CBS News

    Earthquake rocks Pacific island nation of Vanuatu, deaths feared, U.S. embassy damaged (opens CBS News)

    Published

    CBS News's feed description

    A powerful earthquake hit the Pacific island nation of Vanuatu, damaging buildings in the capital, Port Vila, including one housing the U.S. Embassy. A witness said bodies were seen in the city.

  17. UPI

    At least 1 dead, many injured after Vanuatu struck by 7.3-magnitude earthquake (opens UPI)

    Published

    UPI's feed description

    At least one person was killed after a powerful 7.3-magnitude earthquake struck the main island of Vanuatu in the South Pacific on Tuesday, triggering landslips, flattening buildings and cutting power and communications.

  18. WSVN Miami

    Magnitude 7.3 earthquake causes widespread damage in Pacific island nation of Vanuatu - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports (opens WSVN Miami)

    Published

    WSVN Miami's feed description

    WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — A powerful magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck just off the coast of Vanuatu on Tuesday, causing widespread destruction in the South Pacific island

  19. The Guardian

    Powerful earthquake hits Pacific island Vanuatu causing significant damage (opens The Guardian)

    Published

    The Guardian's feed description

    Red Cross workers and embassy officials report damage in capital Port Vila after 7.3 magnitude quake hits

  20. Al Jazeera

    Powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake hits Vanuatu’s capital (opens Al Jazeera)

    Published

    Al Jazeera's feed description

    Initial images from Port Vila, Vanuatu, show severe damage from a powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake.

  21. WSVN Miami

    Magnitude 7.3 earthquake hits Pacific island nation of Vanuatu - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports (opens WSVN Miami)

    Published

    WSVN Miami's feed description

    WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — A magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck Tuesday just off the coast of Vanuatu in the South Pacific Ocean, the USGS said.The

  22. Newsweek

    Maps show how 7.3 earthquake struck Pacific island Vanuatu (opens Newsweek)

    Published

    Newsweek's feed description

    The official death toll from Saturday's cyclone has risen to 22, with over 1,400 people injured, including 48 in critical condition.

  23. Local News 8

    Rescuers dig for survivors of Vanuatu earthquake that killed 14 people and injured more than 200 (opens Local News 8)

    Published

    Local News 8's feed description

    Associated Press WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — A magnitude 7.3 earthquake that struck off Vanuatu killed at least 14 people, injured hundreds more and caused widespread damage across the South Pacific island nation, officials said Wednesday.

  24. KEYT Santa Barbara

    Rescuers dig for survivors of Vanuatu earthquake with no water and unclear death toll (opens KEYT Santa Barbara)

    Published

    KEYT Santa Barbara's feed description

    Associated Press WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Vanuatu’s capital is without water after reservoirs were destroyed by a violent magnitude 7.3 earthquake

  25. Al Jazeera

    Vanuatu earthquake death toll rises to 14 as rescuers search for survivors (opens Al Jazeera)

    Published

    Al Jazeera's feed description

    UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs says one-third of population affected by 7.3-magnitude quake.

Showing the first 25 of 28 headlines. ·

Identical headlines usually mean shared wire copy. They are counted as separate articles but are not independent confirmation.