The Pacific nation of Vanuatu has declared a state of emergency as it reels from an earthquake and two cyclones in as many days.
The 6.5 magnitude quake struck on Friday, a day after category four Cyclone Judy swept through the islands.
The storm caused widespread damage and flooding across the country. No casualties have been reported yet.
A category three storm, Cyclone Kevin, arrived on Friday, bringing destructive winds of up to 130km/h (81mph).
Hundreds of people had fled to evacuation centres in the capital Port Vila ahead of the second cyclone.
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Magnitude Mw 6.5
Region VANUATU
Date time 2023-03-02 18:04:32.3 UTC
Location 15.33 S ; 166.49 E
Depth 10 km
Distances 331 km NW of Port-Vila, Vanuatu / pop: 35,900 / local time: 05:04:32.3 2023-03-03
75 km W of Luganville, Vanuatu / pop: 13,300 / local time: 05:04:32.3 2023-03-03
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