"The government of Vanuatu has confirmed the death of 14 people, and 200 more victims have been taken to Port Vila Hospital," announced Cathy Greenwood, head of the Pacific Region delegation of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies.
Eyewitnesses post footage on social media showing that several buildings collapsed as a result of the earthquake. In addition, large stones fell on cars traveling along the highway running along the mountain slope, reports rambler.ru.