News12 New York
Where to Watch
Download the App
Local
Crime
Politics
National Stories
Numbers & Links

Mayor's office: Residents return to Newark homes damaged by earthquake

The earthquake struck just before 10:30 a.m. in Hunterdon County. The Newark homes impacted are located on Third Street and Seventh Avenue.

News 12 Staff

Apr 5, 2024, 12:28 PM

Updated

Share:

More Stories

Residents of three multifamily homes have been allowed back inside following the 4.8 magnitude earthquake that was believed to have caused structural damage.

The earthquake struck just before 10:30 a.m. in Hunterdon County. The Newark homes impacted were located on 3rd Street and 7th Avenue.

News 12 New Jersey's Karina Gerry's report from Friday.

According to the mayor's office, "Most, if not all, residents were back in their homes last evening." It also says that most homes on 7th Avenue had gas and electricity restored by PSE&G.

Editor's Note: A previous version of this story said the homes were "condemned." They were deemed "unsafe for human occupancy."

RELATED: USGS confirms 4.8 magnitude earthquake strikes Hunterdon County, impacting several states

LIVE UPDATES: Earthquake in New Jersey felt throughout tri-state area

More Stories

Top Stories

01:46
justinpkg0527_2026-05-27-21-18-59_21-05-49,00

3 girls, 2 parents arrested after fights at West Haven high school

02:51
F P2 PM

Cooler feel for Thursday as temperatures slide back into the lower 70s

01:57
frankpkg0527_2026-05-27-21-05-47

FBI raids home linked to former Success Village president Ty Bird amid millions of missing dollars

00:30
bptdvupdate0527_2026-05-27-21-04-56

Police: New York man facing numerous charges for Bridgeport domestic assault

02:12
johnpkg0527_2026-05-27-16-38-09

Driver's license on your phone? It's finally coming to CT after a five-year wait

02:14
Ali Truwit

Darien's Ali Truwit hosting charity swimathon

01:00
rehabgroundbreaking0527_2026-05-27-16-50-55

Waveny LifeCare Network breaks ground on new short-term rehabilitation center

stamford update 1

Police identify man accused of arson and breaking in to Stamford CVS

02:32
Roblox

Connecticut AG: Roblox gaming platform has become a 'predator's playground'

02:22
CC527_2026-05-27-07-19-52

Conversation Connecticut: The impact of high costs on farmers

00:19
ELECTRIC SCOOTER CRASH mon copy

18-year-old seriously injured in Bridgeport crash involving motorized scooter

02:04
fifaworldcup-metlife

FIFA World Cup ticket sales under investigation by NJ, NY attorneys general 

01:43
Mandevilla

Five of the best climbing annual vines for containers (these can bloom non-stop until November!)

02:53
marissapkg0526_2026-05-26-21-10-02

Sarah Smolak loses second bid for diversionary program in animal cruelty cases

01:48
justingpkg0526_2026-05-26-21-15-26

'Beacon of healing.' Golf tournament honors Norwalk man killed in 2013 housefire raises money for burn victims

02:05
frankpkg0526_2026-05-26-21-06-23

Domestic incident leads to 'apparent standoff' with police at complex in Hollow

01:55
gregpkg0525_2026-05-25-18-06-27

Divers locate Bridgeport fisherman 20 feet down after he disappears in Weston river

00:31
natalie

Board of Regents appoints Natalie Braswell as CSCU interim chancellor

01:50
johnpkg0526_2026-05-26-16-41-12

‘Have a plan.’ CT emergency directors say don’t downplay ‘below normal’ hurricane season

00:37
ctlamontbudget526_2026-05-26-17-32-51

Gov. Lamont signs state budget with millions going toward education

App StoreGoogle Play Store

info

Newsletter

Send Photos/Videos

Contact

About Us

News Team

News 12 New York

follow us

Twitter

Facebook

Instagram

more resources

Optimum Corporate

Optimum Service

Advertise on News 12

Careers

Content Removal Policy

© 2026 N12N, LLC

Privacy Policy

Terms of Service

Ad Choices