Rescue teams in Vanuatu are urgently searching for survivors after a powerful 7.3 magnitude earthquake struck Port Vila, resulting in at least 14 fatalities and 200 injuries. Significant damage occurred in the city center, with numerous buildings collapsing and landslides contributing to the death toll. A state of emergency has been declared, and countries such as Australia, the US, and France have pledged aid. The UN estimates that 116,000 people may be impacted by the disaster, marking a critical moment for the nation accustomed to natural calamities.