Death toll at 14 as 7.3-magnitude earthquake strikes Vanuatu

A 7.3-magnitude earthquake rocked Vanuatu, triggering multiple aftershocks yesterday, causing widespread damage. At least 14 people have been reported dead and around 200 injured. Today (18 Dec 2024) the death toll from the strong earthquake of magnitude 7.3 near Port Vila, the capital of Vanuatu at 12.47 pm (17 Dec) local time in Vanuatu is at least 14 people and there are about 200 injured after the strong earthquake was followed by several aftershocks. The U.S. Geological Survey said the quake's epicentre was about 30 kilometres offshore and had a depth of 57 kilometres. A 5.5-magnitude aftershock followed minutes later and several smaller aftershocks triggered a tsunami warning that was lifted less than two hours after the quake struck. สล็อต เว็บตรง