7.8 Iranian Earthquake Causes Deaths in Pakistan

A 7.8 earthquake struck in Iran, on Tuesday, near the border with Pakistan.

At least thirty-four people were killed and over eighty injured in Mashkel, Pakistan.

Iranian officials had originally stated that over forty people were killed in Iran, but then backtracked on that statement.

Currently, Iran is saying that they suffered no casualties and only minor injuries.

They do admit that they are sending search and rescue teams to the area.

Scientists are saying that the depth of the quake kept the costs low.