Australians are being cautioned about travel to Vanuatu following a 7.2-magnitude earthquake that struck Port Vila and nearby areas on Dec. 17, 2024. The earthquake caused significant damage to roads, buildings, and other infrastructure, leading to ongoing disruptions.

A magnitude 6.1 earthquake rattled buildings on Vanuatu's main island early Sunday but did not appear to have caused major damage, just days after a massive, deadly quake wreaked havoc on the Pacific archipelago.

Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) flights have been returning Australian citizens from Vanuatu as part of the ongoing humanitarian mission in Port Vila. A total of 588 Australians have been brought to Brisbane on eight flights, with the final two flights scheduled for Sunday, Nine News reported.

BEIJING -- At the request of the Vanuatu government, China has sent four experts to assist with post-earthquake response in the Pacific island country, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said Monday.

India announces $500,000 assistance to Vanuatu after 7.4 magnitude earthquake, showcasing commitment to disaster relief in region.

In response to a question about China's disaster relief assistance following the earthquake in Vanuatu, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning stated on Thursday that after the earthquake, China immediately extended emergency humanitarian assistance to Vanuatu.

It's unclear when Port Vila's CBD, usually buzzing with holiday activity, will reopen to the public more than two weeks after a deadly magnitude-7.3 earthquake struck.

In Motongkad, East Bolaang Mongondow, people felt the quake at III MMI intensity, but BMKG has not received any reports of damages caused by the earthquake. Modeling results show that this earthquake has no tsunami potential. As of 12:50 p.m., BMKG did not record any aftershock activity.

A Queensland family have described the emotional moment when they landed in Australia after fleeing the destructive earthquake in Vanuatu.

India announced immediate relief assistance worth USD 500,000 on Thursday, to Vanuatu in the wake of a devastating earthquake, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said. The MEA in a release stated,

India on Thursday announced an assistance of USD 500,000 to the Pacific island nation of Vanuatu to help it deal with destruction caused by a 7.4 magnitude earthquake last month. New Delhi conveyed to Vanuatu its readiness to extend all possible support to people of the country in this time of "difficulty".