Rescuers race to find survivors after Vanuatu earthquake

Rescue operations are ongoing on the Pacific nation of Vanuatu, where a 7.3-magnitude earthquake struck on Tuesday December 17.

As of December 19, nine deaths are reported, but officials say this figure is set to rise.

International disaster response teams and resources have been sent to the low-lying archipelago, which is located in the quake-prone Pacific Ring of Fire.