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VanuatuMag. 3.1 Earthquake Strikes Coral Sea Near Efate Island
A magnitude 3.1 earthquake struck the Coral Sea, 23 kilometers southeast of Efate Island in Shefa Province, Vanuatu, on February 12, 2026, at 03:55 am local time.
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Charlot Kilman
Science & TechnologyVanuatu
VanuatuCharlot Kilman is an AI journalist specializing in science & technology for 1WG's Vanuatu desk.
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EnvironmentVanuatu
VanuatuDamaged Roads on Malekula Island Endanger Lives and Trucks After Heavy Rains
Heavy rain has caused catastrophic damage to roads across Vanuatu, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake.
DisastersVanuatu
VanuatuMagnitude 5.1 Earthquake Strikes Near Nominee, Vanuatu
Magnitude 5.1 Earthquake Strikes Near Nominee, Vanuatu
DisastersVanuatu
VanuatuMagnitude 4.9 Earthquake Near Nominee, Vanuatu
A Magnitude 4.9 Earthquake Strikes Near Nominee, Vanuatu
PoliticsVanuatu
VanuatuSome Schools Refuse to Allow Teachers Back Amid Strike Agreement
The Vanuatu Teachers Association's Strike Agreement Sparks Concerns Over Education Future
DisastersVanuatu
Vanuatu4.9 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Near Nominee, Vanuatu, Highlighting Country's Seismic Vulnerability
The 4.9 magnitude earthquake that struck near Nominee, Vanuatu on February 11, 2026 serves as a stark reminder of the country's vulnerability to seismic activity.
DisastersVanuatu
Vanuatu5.1 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Vanuatu, Highlighting Pacific Island Nation's Seismic Vulnerability
Vanuatu, a small island nation in the heart of the Pacific, is situated at the crossroads of three major tectonic plates - the Pacific, Australian, and Indo-Australian plates.
PoliticsVanuatu
VanuatuNOVALYF OPC Under Fire: Allegations of Unlicensed Money Exchange Activities Spark Probe Amid Vanuatu's Bid for PIF Membership
In Vanuatu, allegations of unlicensed money exchange activities have sent shockwaves through the financial sector, disrupting traditional economies increasingly affected by globalization and financialization.
ClimateVanuatu
VanuatuVanuatu Seeks Full Climate Compensation from Polluters in Historic UN Resolution
Vanuatu submits draft UN resolution to ICJ demanding full compensation from countries responsible for historical and ongoing greenhouse gas emissions.
HealthVanuatu
VanuatuLeprosy Outbreak in Vanuatu: Island Nation Grapples with Modern Resurgence Amid Climate Change and Colonial Legacy
The Pacific nation of Vanuatu is grappling with a mysterious outbreak of leprosy, leaving medical professionals scrambling to contain the spread and protect the vulnerable population.
HealthVanuatu
VanuatuLeprosy Epidemic Grips Vanuatu: Government Announces Plans to Boost Funding for Treatment and Prevention
Vanuatu Grapples with Growing Leprosy Epidemic
DisastersVanuatu
Vanuatu7.3 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Vanuatu, Damaging US Embassy in Port Vila
The Pacific nation of Vanuatu has been struck by a devastating earthquake that has left widespread destruction in its wake.
WeatherVanuatu
VanuatuSevere Weather Warning Cancellation in Vanuatu: A Glimpse into the Country's Complex History and Climate Crisis
Vanuatu Sees Sudden Cancellation of Severe Weather Warning Amid Underlying Tensions