Vanuatu: A strong earthquake shook the coast of Vanuatu. The magnitude of the tremor was 7.3 on the Richter scale. 14 people have already lost their lives in the earthquake. More deaths are expected. More than 200 people were injured. Such is the news of the administrative sources there. This island nation in the South Pacific has suffered severe damage. The videos that have surfaced after the earthquake show the water in the swimming pool rising. Somewhere people are running in fear again.
Rescue work started soon after the earthquake. Rescuers are working tirelessly to rescue those trapped under the rubble. A few people trapped under the collapsed high-rise have been dramatically rescued. Of course, how many more such people are under pressure, he has no idea. In this situation, complications arise in the rescue work due to the disruption in telecommunication. Many find it difficult to understand where their loved ones are stuck. However, phone service was restored shortly after. However, the internet service could not be restored.
The epicenter was 30 km west of Port Vila, the capital of Vanuatu. Tremors reached a depth of about 57 km. A tsunami warning was issued shortly after the earthquake. If it is withdrawn after a couple of hours. However, tremors were felt several times later.
After the incident, more than 200 injured people were treated at the local Villa Central Hospital. Extensive damage has been done in various parts of the island nation. At least 10 large multi-storied buildings and 3 bridges were severely damaged. 2 large water reservoirs were completely destroyed. Due to which water and electricity crisis has occurred in Port Vila. Various social media footage showed the horror of the tremors. It includes a scene of a three-story building collapsing in a busy area.
According to a local garage worker who helped in the rescue work, about 20 people lost their lives. Besides this, 50 people are still missing.
As rescue operations progress, the picture of the magnitude of the earthquake is becoming clearer.
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