At least 30 killed in Pakistan earthquake

A powerful earthquake has hit a remote, impoverished part of western Pakistan killing at least 30 people.

Tremors were felt as far away as the Indian capital of New Delhi, hundreds of kilometres to the east, as well as the sprawling port city of Karachi in Pakistan.

The United States Geological Survey said a 7.8 magnitude quake had struck over 230km southeast of Dalbandin in Pakistan's earthquake-prone province of Balochistan, which borders Iran.

In the Baloch regional capital of Quetta, officials said some areas appeared to be badly damaged.

However, it was hard to assess the impact quickly because the locations were so remote.

Baloch chief secretary Babar Yaqoob said earlier that 25 people had been injured and that the death toll was expected to increase.

A rescue operation had begun in the desert and mountain region, which has no major industrial installations.

"We are trying to assess the damage," said Baloch Home Secretary Asad Gilani.

Local television reported that helicopters carrying relief supplies had been dispatched to the affected area.

The army said it had deployed 200 troops to help deal with the disaster.

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