Aaj TV English News - World https://english.aaj.tv/ Aaj TV English en-Us Copyright 2026 Tue, 07 Apr 2026 18:09:35 +0500 Tue, 07 Apr 2026 18:09:35 +0500 60 Magnitude 7.4 earthquake strikes Port Vila, Vanuatu https://english.aaj.tv/news/330393474/magnitude-74-earthquake-strikes-port-vila-vanuatu <p><strong>A powerful earthquake measuring 7.4 on the Richter scale has struck Port Vila, the capital of Vanuatu, according to reports from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).</strong></p> <p>The tremor, which occurred on December 17, has raised concerns among residents and <a href="https://english.aaj.tv/news/30290643/earthquake-survivors-unsafe-as-aftershocks-continue-senior-afghan-official-says">officials</a> regarding potential aftershocks and damage.</p> <p>Authorities are currently assessing the <a href="https://english.aaj.tv/news/30341845/magnituted-38-earthquake-jolts-balochistans-kalat">impact</a> of the quake and are on alert for any further seismic activity in the region.</p> <p>The earthquake’s depth and <a href="https://english.aaj.tv/news/30290643/earthquake-survivors-unsafe-as-aftershocks-continue-senior-afghan-official-says">specific</a> effects on infrastructure and safety are still being evaluated.</p> <p><em>Read more</em></p> <blockquote class="blockquote-level-1"> <p><a href="https://english.aaj.tv/news/30345444/china-earthquake-death-toll-rises-to-149">China earthquake death toll rises to 149</a></p> </blockquote> <blockquote class="blockquote-level-1"> <p><a href="https://english.aaj.tv/news/30350181/47-magnitude-earthquake-jolts-swat-and-adjacent-areas">4.7-magnitude earthquake jolts Swat and adjacent areas</a></p> </blockquote> <blockquote class="blockquote-level-1"> <p><a href="https://english.aaj.tv/news/30341845/magnituted-38-earthquake-jolts-balochistans-kalat">Magnituted 3.8 earthquake jolts Balochistan’s Kalat</a></p> </blockquote> <p>More updates are expected as the situation develops.</p> A powerful earthquake measuring 7.4 on the Richter scale has struck Port Vila, the capital of Vanuatu, according to reports from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).

The tremor, which occurred on December 17, has raised concerns among residents and officials regarding potential aftershocks and damage.

Authorities are currently assessing the impact of the quake and are on alert for any further seismic activity in the region.

The earthquake’s depth and specific effects on infrastructure and safety are still being evaluated.

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More updates are expected as the situation develops.

]]> World https://english.aaj.tv/news/330393474 Tue, 17 Dec 2024 09:26:30 +0500 none@none.com (Web Desk) Magnitude 7.4 earthquake strikes Port Vila, Vanuatu. Photo via AFP