Earthquake In the Coast of Vanuatu: Vanuatu in the South Pacific Ocean (Vanuatu) An earthquake of 7.3 magnitude occurred on Tuesday off the coast of. The epicenter of the earthquake was 30 kilometers west of Port Vila, Vanuatu’s largest city, at a depth of 57 kilometers.
After this, an aftershock of 5.5 magnitude also occurred near this place. The damage caused by the earthquake is not yet known. Earthquake Earthquake Vanuatu government websites were shut down due to overloading.
The phones of police and public agencies have also gone dead. There are fears that this earthquake could prove to be a major natural disaster for Vanuatu.
In a video, media reports, cars can be seen shaking in a garage. Some other photos show damage to several diplomatic missions and other buildings. Windows of many buildings were seen broken and some parts collapsed.
Vanuatu is a group of 80 islands.
According to USGS, a tsunami warning has been issued for some coasts of Vanuatu. Waves can rise as high as 0.3 m to 1 m above tide level.
Warnings for tsunami waves less than 0.3 meters above tide level have also been issued for several nearby Pacific island countries, including Papua New Guinea, Fiji and the Solomon Islands.
It was later withdrawn following tsunami warnings. Authorities in Australia and New Zealand, located in the Pacific Ocean, have confirmed that their countries are in no danger of a tsunami.
Vanuatu is a group of 80 islands, where about 330,000 people live. The low-lying topography of the islands makes them susceptible to tsunamis.
Disruption of communication system after an earthquake can make relief and rescue difficult. The eyes of the international community are fixed on Vanuatu and helping hands are being extended. Neighboring countries like New Zealand are worried about the safety of their citizens. In the next few days, complete information about the situation will be available and the loss can be assessed.
