Devastating Earthquake Strikes Vanuatu, Leaving Widespread Destruction and Casualties
On Tuesday, a effective earthquake struck the Pacific kingdom of Vanuatu, inflicting great destruction, mainly in the capital town of Port Vila. The 7.3 magnitude earthquake, which came about at 12:47 pm local time, was followed by 5.5-magnitude aftershock and several smaller tremors. The quake, with its epicenter located approximately 30 kilometers off the coast…