Massive Earthquake 7.8 struck Kash, Iran - Apr 16, 2013

A powerful earthquake measuring 7.5 on the Richter scale has struck Iran's southeastern province of Sistan and Baluchestan today, reportedly killing at least 40 people in the second deadly quake in the area in less than a week.

Hundreds of people are still missing and feared dead, more than 850 people injured in the disaster.

The IRSC also reported that the epicenter of the quake was situated 81 kilometers north of the city of Saravan.

According to the United States Geographical Survey (USGS) the quake measured 7.8 on the Richter scale and was powerful enough to be felt as far away as New Delhi, India and the Gulf cities of Dubai and Bahrain.