Dan McGarry, a journalist with the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project based in Vanuatu, reported, 'It was a violent earthquake, more violent than I have ever seen in 21 years living in Vanuatu.' His account captures the intensity of the quake and its impact on the region. He further noted that the local police confirmed at least one fatality, and a mass casualty triage had been established at the hospital due to injuries suffered from the quake.
According to Dan McGarry, 'Whole buildings have collapsed in the CBD and landslides there were along the coast near the international shipping terminal in Port Vila.' This statement highlights the structural damage caused by the earthquake along with the significant challenges posed by landslides in the area that could complicate rescue efforts and recovery.
The U.S. Embassy in Port Moresby tweeted, 'All people who were in the embassy building in Vanuatu were safe and accounted for.' This reflection of the U.S. government’s immediate response offers reassurance to concerned parties and indicates that despite the destruction, their personnel remained unharmed.
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