A magnitude 3.8 earthquake, 3km deep, has been recorded with an epicentre near Sunbury.
The earthquake occurred at 11:41pm Sunday 28 May with widespread reports across social media.
No injuries or damage were immediately reported.
One Jackson Hill resident reported that the quake felt as though a car had hit their home as they were woken up with a jolt.
on Facebook others said they were woken by a booming sound from their roof.