A second earthquake struck Vanuatu on Wednesday, compounding the devastation caused by a deadly 7.3 magnitude quake on Tuesday. The latest tremor, measuring 5.5, was reported by the German Research Center for Geosciences. With communications disrupted, the official death toll remains uncertain. However, at least 14 fatalities have been reported, and over 200 people have received medical treatment, according to Katie Greenwood of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies. Australia and New Zealand are leading international relief efforts. New Zealand’s Deputy Prime M

A second earthquake struck Vanuatu on Wednesday, compounding the devastation caused by a deadly 7.3 magnitude quake on Tuesday. The latest tremor, measuring 5.5, was reported by the German Research Center for Geosciences. With communications disrupted, the official death toll remains uncertain. However, at least 14 fatalities have been reported, and over 200 people have received medical treatment, according to Katie Greenwood of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies. Australia and New Zealand are leading international relief efforts. New Zealand’s Deputy Prime Minister, Winston Peters, announced plans to deploy a military surveillance plane to assess the damage. Offers of medical, defense, and humanitarian aid have been made, pending the reopening of Port Vila's airport. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon expressed solidarity, pledging to closely monitor the situation and assist as needed. Vanuatu is currently under a seven-day state of emergency declared by caretaker Prime Minister Charlot Salwai.

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