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Rescuers dig for survivors of Vanuatu earthquake that killed 14 people and injured more than 200
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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.
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Magnitude 7.3 earthquake hits Pacific island nation of Vanuatu
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Rescuers dig for survivors of Vanuatu earthquake that killed 14 people and injured more than 200
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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.
Associated Press WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Vanuatu’s capital is without water after reservoirs were destroyed by a violent magnitude 7.3 earthquake
