Magnitude 7.3 earthquake hits island of Vanuatu killing at least 14 people

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Magnitude 7.3 earthquake hits island of Vanuatu killing at least 14 people

Rescuers in the South Pacific island of Vanuatu are racing to find survivors a day after a 7.3-magnitude earthquake struck the capital of Port Vila. As the death toll mounts, at least 200 people have been injured, with hospitals struggling to cope with the influx of patients. A powerful aftershock has added to the destruction. Shadia Edwards-Dashti has more.

December 18, 2024