On an early July 22 morning, a small earthquake woke some residents in Dubbo shortly before six. The trembler struck at 5:31 a.m. and reached a level of magnitude 2.8. The shock waves emerged just outside town limits to the north. Homes in the Central West felt a brief jolt. People describe very brief moments of movement. Emergency teams did a quick sweep for harm. No damage showed up, no injuries found, and all buildings stayed safe. Nearby suburbs said they felt a slight shake. Overall, the event passed quickly.