7.3 magnitude quake registered in Pacific nation

Six people have reportedly died and buildings and cars have been damaged after a magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck the capital of Vanuatu, a country west of Fiji.

According to the United States Geological Survey, Tuesday’s earthquake struck less than 20 miles west of Port Vila, the capital of Vanuatu.

The United Nations (UN) reported six unconfirmed deaths, according to Reuters.

Videos from local broadcasters show buildings collapsing and vehicles being crushed. Debris is also scattered on the highway. Two main water reservoirs were also reportedly damaged, Reuters reported.

According to the USGS, the earthquake occurred in one of the “most seismically active” areas in the world. At least 24 earthquakes of magnitude 7 or greater have occurred within 155 miles of the most recent earthquake in the past century, the largest being a magnitude 7.9 earthquake about 53 miles southwest in December 1950.

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