A devastating 7.3 magnitude earthquake struck Vanuatu on Tuesday, resulting in a network outage, destruction of vehicles, and severe damage to numerous buildings, including a complex in the capital city of Port Vila that houses the diplomatic missions of several Western nations, such as the United States.
The earthquake originated 30 kilometers west of Port Vila, with a depth of approximately 57.1 kilometers, as reported by the United States Geological Survey (USGS). Following the main quake, a 5.5 magnitude aftershock was felt in the region.
