A strong earthquake measuring 7.8 on the Richter scale has been reported in Iran-Pakistan border region at 4:14pm (IST). The epicenter of the earthquake was some 86 km away from Khash in Iran. The depth of the earthquake was 15.2 km.
Tremorswere also felt across the Indian sub-continent in Afghanistan, Pakistan and India. Delhi, Chandigarh, Jaipur and Ahmedabad in India reported major tremors. There were no immediate reports of loss of life or damage to property in the capital.