A magnitude 7.3 earthquake has struck off the coast of Vanuatu.

A magnitude 7.3 earthquake has struck off the coast of Vanuatu.

A 7.3 magnitude earthquake has struck near Vanuatu’s capital, Port Vila, causing landslides, destroying cars, and flattening numerous buildings,...

The US Geological Survey says a large 7.3 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Vanuatu's capital Port Vila on Tuesday.

The US Geological Survey says a large 7.3 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Vanuatu's capital Port Vila on Tuesday.

Vanuatu government websites were offline in the aftermath of the quake and phone numbers for the police and other public agencies did not connect.

Vanuatu government websites were offline in the aftermath of the quake and phone numbers for the police and other public agencies did not connect.

The death toll is expected to rise because concrete buildings have collapsed with people inside, in the capital Port Vila.

A response effort is underway in Port Vila after a 7.3 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Vanuatu.

A response effort is underway in Port Vila after a 7.3 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Vanuatu.