Vanuatu Hit by Second Earthquake After Deadly 7.3-Magnitude Quake

The Pacific island nation grapples with recovery efforts as aftershocks, displacement, and water shortages compound the crisis.

A 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck off Vanuatu early Sunday, days after a 7.3-magnitude quake caused widespread destruction and at least 16 deaths.
The initial quake on Tuesday damaged buildings, disrupted water supplies, and displaced over 1,000 people, with 20,000 residents lacking access to clean water.
International rescue teams from Australia, New Zealand, and other nations have been deployed to aid recovery, with search efforts ongoing in collapsed structures.
Vanuatu declared a seven-day state of emergency and lifted a suspension on commercial flights to support its critical tourism sector, which makes up over half of its economy.
The nation faces challenges in recovery due to political instability, frequent natural disasters, and a looming health crisis from potential waterborne diseases.