No Damage Reports After Quake Rattles Wayne; Flooding Still A Concern

WAYNE, NJ — Officials have reported no major damage or injuries after a moderate earthquake rattled Wayne and much of the Garden State on Friday.

The United States Geological Survey confirmed that a magnitude 4.8 earthquake occurred at 10:23 a.m. Friday, one of the biggest earthquakes in state history.

Three more aftershocks ranging from 1.8 to 2.2 magnitude were reported near Morris, Hunterdon and Somerset counties between about 12:30 and 1:30 p.m. Officials advise residents to remain prepared for others.

Wayne Police and other personnel were out checking facilities for damage Friday morning, and will post any alerts or major updates via social media. There are several roads closed for flooding in town, however, as the Passaic River has crested above flood stage and is expected to remain in minor flood stage until Saturday afternoon.

Wayne Public Schools officials said that the facilities department and a structural engineer inspected each building, and did not identify any damage at this point. All students and staff are safe.

The school district is off next week for spring break.