Damage as 7.3 magnitude earthquake hits Vanuatu

Quake hit 30km west of Port Vila, with reports of damage to some buildings in the capital

A 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 quake struck 30km west of the capital at a depth of 57.1km, the USGS said, and was followed by a magnitude 5.5 aftershock nearby.

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