Strong 8 magnitude quake hits Iran

Reuters , Tuesday 16 Apr 2013

A powerful 8.0-magnitude earthquake hit Iran and is being felt throughout the Gulf and in New Delhi, India

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A woman sits on rubble in Shonbeh, Bushehr province, in southern Iran after last earthquake hit the country not more than a week ago (Photo: EPA / Mohamad Fatemi)

A strong 8.0 magnitude earthquake struck Iran, near the border with Pakistan, at 10:44 GMT on Tuesday at a depth of 73 miles The U.S. Geological survey said.

Tremors were felt across the Gulf region and in New Delhi.

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