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Micro Earthquake Recorded In NJ Town Along Ramapo Fault: USGS
An earthquake was detected in Hunterdon County on the morning of Thursday, Aug. 8, according to the United States Geological Survey, though don't feel bad if you didn't feel anything.
The earthquake measured 1.7 on the Richter scale and was recorded at 7 a.m. in Califon, the USGS said. Earthquakes below two on the Richter scale are recorded by seismologists but not felt, and are considered "microearthquakes."
On Wednesday, July 31, a 2.2-magnitude earthquake occurred at 1:44 a.m. on Wednesday, July 31, near Califon, which is located right along the Ramapo Fault.
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2.2 Magnitude Earthquake Rattles NJ
Yes, again.
A small earthquake rattled New Jersey overnight.
According to the USGS, the 2.2-magnitude quake happened at 1:44 a.m. on Wednesday, July 31, five km east of Califon (Hunterdon County), which is located right along the Ramapo Fault.
The Ramapo Fault Zone (🔴), the source of Friday's #earthquake (✴️), is becoming a household name!Let's get a little more familiar with it:-Spans more than 185 miles across PA, NJ, and NY-Initially blamed for the 1884 NYC quake (magnitude 5.2), but it wasn't the source… pic.twitter.com/4ypiND6BaH — Ben Noll (@BenNollWeather) April 6, 2024
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Hunterdon County Woman Killed In Crash Was Beloved Mom Of Triplets
Support is skyrocketing for the heartbroken family of a beloved Hunterdon County mother killed in a car crash earlier this week.
Gina Pateman, of Califon, was identified as the victim of Tuesday morning’s deadly dump truck crash on Bartley Road in Washington Township, NJ.com reports citing the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office.
Pateman, 52, was remembered as a devoted mother to her triplets, Tyler, Cecelia, and Julia, according to a GoFundMe launched for the family’s expenses.
“Gina was a shining light who brought laughter and joy to everyone who had the privilege of knowing her,” reads t…
