New Jersey continues to uncover additional damage caused by the recent earthquake that shook the Northeast over a week ago.
The authorities have declared a residence in Berkeley Heights, Union County as unsafe.
The Berkeley Heights Fire Department has stated that the home’s foundation failed, and they suspect that the earthquake on April 5th may have played a role in this.
The authorities have cordoned off the residence located at the intersection of Maple and Baker avenues, resulting in the evacuation of one of its occupants.
The main causes of the damage were the saturated soil underneath the home and the lack of maintenance, according to investigators.
A 4.8-magnitude earthquake occurred in Readington Township, Hunterdon County. This earthquake was followed by numerous aftershocks in the days that followed, including a 2.6 magnitude aftershock centered near Gladstone on Wednesday.
The recent earthquake and its aftershocks have caused minimal damage in the Tri-State Area. Some reports have mentioned gas leaks and a water main break. Initially, there were concerns in Newark about potential shifts in the foundations of three nearby homes. However, further investigations confirmed that the homes were not compromised and remained safe.
The Department of Buildings inspectors discovered cracks inside the gym of a middle school in New York City, leading to its classification as unsafe. However, the rest of the school was deemed to be in acceptable condition. Janno Lieber, the CEO and chair of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, reassured that the earthquake had no noticeable effects on tunnels and bridges.
According to experts, it was previously warned that aftershocks could persist for approximately one week following the initial earthquake.
