Quake hit 30km west of Port Vila, with reports of damage to some buildings in the capital
Composite: Guardian Design/The Guardian Design TeamComposite: Guardian Design/The Guardian Design TeamA powerful 7.3-magnitude earthquake struck Vanuatu’s capital of Port Vila on Tuesday, the US Geological Survey said, initially sparking a tsunami warning that has now been lifted.
The US Tsunami Warning System cancelled the tsunami warning for the archipelagic nation, which is comprised of 80 islands that are home to about 330,000 people. Footage posted on social media showed buckled windows and collapsed concrete pillars on a building hosting foreign missions in the capital, including the US, British, French and New Zealand embassies. Reuters was able to confirm the location from the colour of the building, window panels and tree line that matched file imagery.There were no initial reports of injuries or deaths.
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