One Year After the Vanuatu Earthquake, Emotional Aftershocks Continue

One year after the Vanuatu earthquake, emotional aftershocks continue

With a parade and vigil taking place in Port Vila on Wednesday, people are gathering to reflect on what was lost, what was learned and what still lies ahead.

Vanuatu remembers, one year on

Today, Port Vila is marking one year since the devastating earthquake struck the capital on 17 December 2024, registering 7.3 on the Richter scale. The disaster claimed 14 lives and caused widespread destruction across the city, leaving hundreds of families…