Reports: Dozens dead in Iran, Pakistan quake 7.8

(CNN) - At least 40 people are feared dead in Iran and seven more in Pakistan after a powerful earthquake near the countries' shared border, Iran's state-run Press TV reported Tuesday, citing local reports.

Gen. Saeed Aleem, chairman of Pakistan's National Disaster Management Authority, told CNN there was no report of any casualties or damage to buildings in Pakistan so far. Information is still coming in, he said.

The earthquake was preliminarily measured at 7.8 magnitude, the U.S. Geological Survey said.