Devastating 7.3 Earthquake Strikes Vanuatu, Causing Widespread Damage to Port Vila and Marine Infrastructure A massive magnitude-7.3 earthquake hit 30 kilometers west of Port Vila, Vanuatu, on Tuesday afternoon, leaving behind significant destruction and fears of a rising death toll. The quake struck at 12:47 PM AEDT at a reported depth of 57 kilometers, triggering landslides, collapsing buildings, and disrupting the island nation’s critical port infrastructureand maritime operations. Port and...