The powerful and deadly earthquake in Iran: What we know so far

The border along Iran and Pakistan shook violently in a massive quake. Thankfully, the damage was not as bad as initially reported

People stand outside their office buildings following an earthquake tremor in Karachi, Pakistan, on April 16.
(Image credit: REUTERS/Athar Hussain)

A powerful earthquake hit Iran along its border with Pakistan early Tuesday. There have been reports of deaths in both countries, although accounts of the toll have varied widely. The area is sparsely populated, and rescue crews were still trying to reach the hardest hit areas through the day. Here's what has been reported so far:

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Harold Maass, The Week US

Harold Maass is a contributing editor at The Week. He has been writing for The Week since the 2001 debut of the U.S. print edition and served as editor of TheWeek.com when it launched in 2008. Harold started his career as a newspaper reporter in South Florida and Haiti. He has previously worked for a variety of news outlets, including The Miami Herald, ABC News and Fox News, and for several years wrote a daily roundup of financial news for The Week and Yahoo Finance.