Tue Apr 16, 2013 7:02am EDT

(Reuters) - 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.

http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/04/1...E93F0E120130416