On an early July 22 morning, a small earthquake woke some residents in the central-west town shortly before six. The trembler struck at pre-dawn minutes 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 brief jolt. People describe a single brief shake. Emergency teams did a quick sweep for harm. No hazards showed up, no injuries found, and all buildings stayed unharmed. Nearby suburbs said they felt some gentle movement. Overall, the event passed without fuss.