PSEG Does Post-Earthquake Inspections In New Jersey

NEWARK, NJ — PSE&G has finished an inspection of its power-generating facilities in the wake of last week's earthquake and ensuing aftershocks, finding “no outages or damage associated with the earthquake,” spokespeople say.

New Jersey's largest utility provider, which is headquartered in Newark, released a statement about the inspections on Monday:

“In the wake of last week’s earthquake, the largest in the state in over 100 years, PSEG wants to thank the state of New Jersey for their commitment and strong support of the state's infrastructure and resiliency. PSEG completed inspections of our electric and gas infrastructure as well as our nuclear plants, detecting no outages or damage associated with the earthquake.”

A magnitude 4.8 earthquake was detected on Friday with an epicenter seven kilometers north northeast of Whitehouse Station in New Jersey, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), which monitors earthquakes. Read More: Earthquake Rocks NJ, PA, NYC

Reports of buildings shaking began about 10:30 a.m. and lasted for approximately 30 seconds. The shaking was felt as far as New York City and Philadelphia. A series of aftershocks followed, including a 4.0 magnitude aftershock around 6 p.m. Read More: 40 Quake Aftershocks And Counting: See Where NJ Is Still Rumbling

In Newark, several homes were apparently left unstable and “leaning” in the wake of the quake, reports say. Read More: Several Homes Seen 'Leaning' In Newark After Earthquake: Reports

The seismic activity also caused air and train delays for commuters in the Newark area.

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