An earthquake with magnitude 7.8 occurred near Zahedan, Iran, Karachi In pakistan and some part of India
M 7.8 Earthquake , 86km ESE of Khash, Iran 30 minutes agoLocation: 125 miles (201 km) SE of Zahedan, An earthquake with magnitude 7.8 occurred near Zahedan, Iran at 10:44:13.03 UTC on Apr 16, 2013. (This event has been reviewed by a seismologist.) RECOMMENDED ACTIONS · Expect aftershocks. These secondary shockwaves are usually less violent than the main quake but can be strong enough to do additional damage to weakened structures and can occur in the first hours, days, weeks, or even months after the quake. · Look for and extinguish small fires. Fire is the most common hazard after an earthquake. · Be aware of possible tsunamis if you live in coastal areas. These are also known as seismic sea waves (mistakenly called "tidal waves"). When local authorities issue a tsunami warning, assume that a series of dangerous waves is...