Earthquake Comparison
1927 China: Gansu Province Earthquake (1927) vs 1978 Iran: Tabas Earthquake (1978)
| Metric | 1927 China: Gansu … | 1978 Iran: Tabas E… |
|---|---|---|
| Magnitude | 7.7 | 7.4 |
| Year | 1927 | 1978 |
| Deaths | 40,912 | 20,000 |
| Injuries | 524 | None |
| Damage (USD) | — | $50M |
Energy Comparison
The 1927 China: Gansu Province Earthquake released approximately 2.818382931264452x more energy than the 1978 Iran: Tabas Earthquake.