Earthquake Comparison
1939 Turkey: Erzincan Earthquake (1939) vs 1721 Iran: Tabriz Earthquake (1721)
| Metric | 1939 Turkey: Erzin… | 1721 Iran: Tabriz … |
|---|---|---|
| Magnitude | 7.8 | 7.7 |
| Year | 1939 | 1721 |
| Deaths | 32,700 | 40,000 |
| Injuries | 100,000 | None |
| Damage (USD) | $20M | — |
Energy Comparison
The 1939 Turkey: Erzincan Earthquake released approximately 1.4125375446227526x more energy than the 1721 Iran: Tabriz Earthquake.