Vanuatu Earthquake Causes US Embassy to Suffer 'Considerable Damage'

The U.S. embassy in Vanuatu has suffered "considerable damage" following an earthquake.

A 7.3 magnitude temblor struck the Pacific nation on Tuesday, causing damage to multiple buildings, including a complex in the capital, Port Vila, which hosts several Western embassies.

"The U.S. Embassy in Port Vila has sustained considerable damage and is closed until further notice," a spokesperson for the U.S. Embassy in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, told CNN. "Our thoughts are with everyone affected by this earthquake and the U.S. government will work closely with our partners in Vanuatu." ---More...

First floor of American Embassy in Port Vila, Vanuatu is completely gone after 7.4 earthquake. It is feared that the staff of embassy was inside.
Internet is down and many other buildings have collapsed.
December 17, 2024#earthquake #terremoto #sismo #Vanuatu pic.twitter.com/n5CAzwPoix

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