A powerful 7.3 magnitude earthquake struck Vanuatu, causing damage to several buildings in the capital, Port Vila, including embassies. Drone footage revealed a landslide near an international shipping terminal. Local journalist Dan McGar described the quake as the most severe in his 21 years in Vanuatu, noting that while some older buildings collapsed, the damage was less widespread due to strict building standards. The hospital confirmed multiple fatalities and numerous injuries, with a triage center set up outside. Infrastructure damage includes issues with main roads and potential damage to the airport runway, which could impact disaster response. Power and communication outages are widespread, though efforts to restore them are underway. A major water tank was damaged, potentially affecting the urban water supply, indicating further hardships ahead.