A powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake hit Vanuatu’s capital, Port Vila, resulting in 14 deaths and over 200 injuries. Rescue efforts are currently focused on collapsed buildings, with survivors still trapped under rubble. Communications and infrastructure are severely affected. The government has declared a state of emergency and is seeking international assistance, including support from Australia. Aftershocks continue to compound the challenges faced by emergency responders, while a significant portion of the local population has been impacted by the disaster.