A powerful earthquake hit Vanuatu, triggering an aftershock and causing potential damage to buildings and infrastructure. Social media showed images of collapsed structures and landslides.
An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.5 struck Vanuatu , a Pacific island nation, on Tuesday, triggering an aftershock and potential damage. The quake, which occurred at a depth of 57 kilometers (35 miles) and was centered 30 kilometers (10 miles) west of Port Vila, the largest city, was followed by a magnitude 5.5 aftershock. Social media showed images of crumpled buildings, including one that collapsed onto cars, and landslides blocking roads.
Vanuatu's government websites and phone lines for public agencies were down, and there were no updates from the country's geohazards agency or prime minister's office. Earlier, the agency had warned of tsunami waves of up to 1 meter (3 feet) above tide level, but the threat had since passed. New Zealand's Foreign Ministry confirmed 37 New Zealanders were registered in Vanuatu, but their status remained unclear. The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies reported that trained volunteers were ready to assist affected communities with relief supplies
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