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On 30 September 2009 (AEST) an earthquake near Samoa caused a tsunami to strike Samoa, American Samoa and parts of Tonga.
On 30 September 2009 an earthquake in Sumatra, Indonesia caused significant casualties and damage.
Australians in affected areas overseas requiring consular assistance should contact the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade on +61 2 6261 3305.
Australians with concerns for family and friends in the affected areas should first try to contact them directly. If they are unable to be contacted or you hold fears for their safety, you can call the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade on 1300 555 135 within Australia (local call cost).
Australians travelling or living overseas should read the Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 Travel Bulletin and the travel advice for their destinations.
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We encourage Australians considering travelling by sea through the Gulf of Aden (including on cruise ships) and security regulated Australian ships to give very close consideration to the Australian Government’s strengthened advice on this matter. See Travelling by Sea.
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