7.4 magnitude earthquake hits Pacific's Vanuatu, at least 1 killed

Documentation coming in from the small island country shows property damage, including collapsed buildings and damaged cars

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Screenshot from footage on the Facebook account of Michael Thompson shows rescuers inspecting damage from a powerful earthquake in Vanuatu's capital Port Vila
Screenshot from footage on the Facebook account of Michael Thompson shows rescuers inspecting damage from a powerful earthquake in Vanuatu's capital Port VilaSTR / AFP

A strong earthquake hit the capital of Vanuatu, Port Vila, causing much damage to buildings and other infrastructure on Tuesday. The earthquake, with a magnitude of 7.4, briefly triggered a tsunami warning in parts of the island state in the Pacific Ocean, but the threat has now passed. Local police reported one death.

In documentation coming in from the small island country, property damage is seen, including collapsed buildings and damaged cars. Belongings from homes are seen scattered everywhere. Concrete pillars collapsed on a building housing foreign representations, including embassies of the US, UK, France, and New Zealand.

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