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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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Jackpot: Lotto Ticket Sold In Central Jersey Captures $1.2M+ Prize
A lottery ticket worth more than $1.2 million was sold at a Monmouth County convenience store, officials said.
The Jersey Cash 5 ticket won the $1,217,123 jackpot in the drawing on Monday, Aug. 5, the New Jersey Lottery said in a news release. It was purchased at 6-12 Convenience Store on South Main Street in Marlboro.
The winning numbers were 7, 14, 20, 29, and 42. The XTRA number was 3 and the Bullseye was 07.
6-12 Convenience Store will get a $2,000 bonus check for selling the winning ticket.
South Jersey Lotto Player Wins $1,000-a-week For Life
One New Jersey Lottery CASH4LIFE ticket matched the five white balls drawn on Monday, Aug. 5, winning the $1,000 a week for life second-tier prize.
The winning ticket was sold at Shop Rite #504, 100 South Blackhorse Pike, Williamstown in Gloucester County.
The winning numbers for the Monday, Aug. 5, drawing were: 08, 25, 33, 38 and 46.
