A powerful earthquake hit the Pacific island nation of Vanuatu, damaging buildings in the capital, Port Vila, including one housing the U.S. Embassy. A witness said bodies were seen in the city.

The U.S. Embassy in Vanuatu has suffered "considerable damage" following an earthquake. A 7.3 magnitude earthquake struck the Pacific nation on Tuesday, causing damage to multiple buildings including a complex in the capital Port Vila which hosts several Western embassies.

A powerful 7.3 earthquake hit Vanuatu on Tuesday, damaging multiple buildings, including the United States embassy in the capital Port Vila.