DHAKA: A powerful earthquake of 7.8-magnitude has struck a remote area in south-west Pakistan.

The United States Geological Survey says, reports the BBC.

It struck at 16:29 local time (11:29 GMT) at a depth of 23km, 145 miles south-east of Dalbandin in Balochistan province, USGS adds.

It was reportedly felt in the Indian capital Delhi, where some buildings shook.

Balochistan is Pakistan’s largest but least populated province.

The province is prone to earthquakes, with at least 35 people killed in another 7.8-magnitude earthquake that was centred in south-eastern Iran in April.

Many houses have been damaged in Balochistan’s Awaran district, Pakistan media reports.

However, there have so far been no reports of casualties.

BDST: 1844 HRS, SEPT 24, 2013
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