Dramatic moment quake hits car garage in Vanuatu

CGTN Europe

CCTV footage from a garage in Port Vila, Vanuatu, captures the dramatic moment a 7.3 magnitude earthquake struck. The video shows people and a dog fleeing as the powerful tremor causes tools and furniture to fly off shelves  This earthquake, centered just 30 kilometers west of Port Vila, hit at a depth of 57 kilometers, causing widespread damage across the island nation.  #vanuatuearthquake #naturaldisaster #earthquake #vanuatu #pacificislands

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00:00In a terrifying moment captured on CCTV, there's chaos as a 7.3 magnitude earthquake strikes

00:11Port Vila, Vanuatu.

00:13The powerful tremor, centred just 30km west of the capital, hit at a depth of 57km, unleashing

00:20widespread destruction across the island nation.

00:24Striking just before 1pm local time, the main quake was followed by a 5.5 magnitude after

00:29shock 6 minutes later.

00:32Tsunami warnings were initially issued, causing further panic.

00:36Although these warnings were later lifted, authorities are urging people to exercise

00:40caution and avoid coastal areas for at least 24 hours.

00:44Early reports indicate significant destruction to buildings, including embassies and critical

00:49infrastructure.

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