Vanuatu earthquake death toll rises to 14

Rescuers in Vanuatu searched for people trapped under rubble a day after a 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck the Pacific nation's capital Port Vila, killing 14 people and damaging commercial buildings, embassies and a hospital.

Magnitude 7.4 earthquake in Vanuatu

An earthquake of magnitude 7.4 struck Vanuatu’s capital Port Vila on Tuesday, the US Geological Survey (USGS) said, with footage showing damage to a building hosting the United States embassy.

Vanuatu: Pacific nation reels from twin cyclones and earthquake

The Pacific nation of Vanuatu has declared a state of emergency as it reels from an earthquake and two cyclones in as many days.

Death toll after Super Cyclone Pam expected to rise

At least eight people have been confirmed dead after a cyclone devastated the Pacific island nation of Vanuatu, according to a senior aid agency official.
Another 20 had been confirmed injured.
Winds of up to 340km/h ripped metal roofs off houses and downed trees as relief agencies braced for a major rescue operation and unconfirmed reports said dozens had died.