Chile
Warnings and insurance
This travel advice page also covers Rapa Nui (Easter Island).
Earthquake in the Kamchatka Peninsular Region
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 8.8 has struck the eastern coast of Russia in the Kamchatka Peninsula region. Chile’s National Service for Disaster Prevention and Response (SENAPRED) has issued tsunami alerts for Chile’s Pacific coast and Rapa Nui (Easter Island).
If you are in the areas potentially affected by the earthquake or tsunami you should follow the advice of the local authorities.
Actions to take:
- Monitor local media for updates and information about affected areas
- Notify friends and family of your safety
- Have travel documents up to date and easily accessible
Before you travel
No travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in this guide. You may also find it helpful to:
- see general advice for women travellers
- read our guide on disability and travel abroad
- see general advice for LGBT+ travellers
- read about safety for solo and independent travel
- see advice on volunteering and adventure travel abroad
Travel insurance
If you choose to travel, research your destinations and get appropriate travel insurance. Insurance should cover your itinerary, planned activities and expenses in an emergency.
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