A powerful 7.3 magnitude earthquake struck near Vanuatu's coast, occurring 30 km west of the country's largest city, Port Vila, at a depth of 57 km.
Reports of widespread damage began to emerge as communication lines remained down, with videos showing collapsed buildings, landslides, and the treatment of injuries outside Vila Central Hospital.
Authorities said there was no tsunami threat to Australia and New Zealand, while a tsunami warning for Vanuatu was called off less than two hours after the quake.
Significant damage was reported to a building in Port Vila that housed diplomatic missions, as officials worked to account for staff from New Zealand's High Commission.
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