There’s a Pacific wide tsunami warning in place following an M8.6 earthquake 60kms offshore from the Kamchatka peninsula, Russia. The warnings extend to some coastal areas of all Pacific islands. If you’re in the affected area, move to higher ground immediately. If there’s an official evacuation warning, follow the advice of local authorities. Monitor media for updates. Read our general information on what to do if there’s a tsunami (see ‘Safety’).

We advise: 

Exercise normal safety precautions in French Polynesia.