Australians sent into panic by 8.2-magnitude earthquake and tsunami warning – before realising it’s a test - Authorities were testing out new software and had warned residents a test was incoming, but

The bureau apologised and said there was no threat after the tsunami alert was sent in error to users of the BOM Weather app between 11am and 12pm today.

Tsunami warnings appeared on the phones of many Australians on Wednesday morning. But the Bureau of Meteorology (BoM), which sent the alert — and one warning of an 8.2 magnitude earthquake in New Zealand — has said there's no cause for panic.

Australians faced panic on Wednesday after receiving tsunami warnings via their weather app, which were later clarified as tests by the Bureau of Mete

Taylor said the test warnings were cancelled immediately after they were issued, and the bureau acknowledged and apologised for any confusion it caused. “Testing ensures the bur