Strong earthquake jolts Iran, Pakistan and India

People stand outside of their office buildings following an earthquake tremor in Karachi April 16, 2013. An 8.0 magnitude earthquake struck Iran on Tuesday with tremors felt across Pakistan among other regions, media reported.

Office workers walk outside of their office buildings after evacuating following an earthquake tremor in Karachi April 16, 2013. An 8.0 magnitude earthquake struck Iran on Tuesday with tremors felt across Pakistan among other regions, media reported.

People wait outside after evacuating offices in Dubai Media City following earthquake tremors in Dubai April 16, 2013.

People wait outside after evacuating offices in Dubai Media City following earthquake tremors in Dubai April 16, 2013. A major 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck Iran near the border with Pakistan on Tuesday and tremors were felt in India and Gulf states.

Office workers stand outside of their buildings following an earthquake tremor in Karachi April 16, 2013. An 8.0 magnitude earthquake struck Iran on Tuesday with tremors felt across Pakistan among other regions, media reported.

A woman speaks on the phone after evacuating from her office building following tremors in central Manama April 16, 2013.A major earthquake struck Iran near the border with Pakistan on Tuesday and an Iranian official said hundreds of people were feared to have been killed.

Office workers stand outside their office building following tremors in central Manama April 16, 2013. A major earthquake struck Iran near the border with Pakistan on Tuesday and an Iranian official said hundreds of people were feared to have been killed. Tremors from the 7.8 magnitude quake were also felt in India and Gulf states.

People evacuate buildings and gather on road after a tremor of an earthquake was felt in Karachi, Pakistan, Tuesday, April 16, 2013.

People evacuate buildings and call their relatives after a tremor of an earthquake was felt in Karachi, Pakistan, Tuesday, April 16, 2013.