Almost 10,000 people are now believed to have been affected across three provinces by the quake which struck off Makira in the country's south and resulted in the death of an eleven-year-old girl.
The Pacific representative from United Nations Childrens' Fund, or UNICEF, said shelter, health and education remain priorities and they are working to deliver supplies to the affected provinces.
Sheldon Yetts said the ongoing development work after the emergency response will also be very crucial.
