A survivor described the moment a magnitude-7.3 earthquake rocked Vanuatu this week as \"the ground turned to liquid,\" leaving at least 14 dead and 200 injured. The quake struck near the capital, Port Vila, triggering panic and collapsing buildings across the South Pacific archipelago. 🌏
Rescue teams rushed to pull survivors from rubble, while hospitals overflowed with casualties. Among the victims were two Chinese nationals, confirmed by Chinese Ambassador to Vanuatu Li Minggang. The U.S. Geological Survey reported the quake’s epicenter was 30 km west of Port Vila, shaking the region with tremors felt hundreds of kilometers away.
Vanuatu, part of the \"Ring of Fire,\" is no stranger to seismic activity, but locals say this was one of the worst in recent memory. Global aid organizations are mobilizing support as the island nation assesses the damage. 💬
Stay tuned for updates on relief efforts and how to help.
