A powerful magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck off the coast of Vanuatu, resulting in widespread damage to buildings and prompting evacuations. Rescue workers and Australian Federal Police are on the ground assisting with recovery efforts.
Missing woman’s body found in St. Johns River after Mathews Bridge crash: JSOGet ready for Insider Deals that offer great savings on gift ideas, home essentials and hair care products.A member of Australia's Federal Police stands by a collapsed building in Port Vila, Vanuatu , Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024, following a magnitude 7.3 earthquake that struck off the coast of Vanuatu in the South Pacific Ocean, Tuesday, Dec. 17.
Damage to the inside of the Nambawan Cafe in Port Vila, Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024, following a strong earthquake that struck just off the coast of Vanuatu in the South Pacific Ocean. In this photo released by Australian Department of Defence, Australian citizens board a Royal Australian Air Force aircraft for a flight home from Bauerfield International Airport, Port Vila, Vanuatu, Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024 following a powerful earthquake that struck just off the coast of Vanuatu in the South Pacific Ocean.
As word got around that Nambawan had power and an independent internet source, rescuers, tourists and locals visited to charge devices and attempt to locate their relatives.
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