A powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck Vanuatu’s capital, Port Vila, resulting in 14 fatalities and over 200 injuries. Rescue efforts continue as search teams work to locate survivors trapped under collapsed buildings. The quake has caused significant damage to both commercial buildings and embassies, and officials have declared a state of emergency. International aid is being mobilized, with Australia sending military support. The UN estimates that around one-third of Vanuatu’s population has been impacted by this disaster.