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 2.8 on the Richter scale. The shock waves emerged just outside town limits to the north. Homes in the Central West felt a quick jolt. People describe a single brief shake. Emergency teams did a quick sweep for harm. No damage showed up, no injuries found, and all buildings stayed unharmed. Nearby suburbs said they felt some gentle movement. Overall, the event passed in seconds.