Earthquake Comparison
2001 India: Gujarat: Bhuj, Ahmadabad, Rajokot; Pakistan Earthquake (2001) vs 1988 Armenia: Leninakan, Spitak, Kirovakan Earthquake (1988)
2001
M7.6
2001 India: Gujarat: Bhuj, Ahmadabad, Rajokot; Pakistan Earthquake
INDIA: GUJARAT: BHUJ, AHMADABAD, RAJOKOT; PAKISTAN
1988
M6.8
1988 Armenia: Leninakan, Spitak, Kirovakan Earthquake
ARMENIA: LENINAKAN, SPITAK, KIROVAKAN
| Metric | 2001 India: Gujara… | 1988 Armenia: Leni… |
|---|---|---|
| Magnitude | 7.6 | 6.8 |
| Year | 2001 | 1988 |
| Deaths | 20,005 | 25,000 |
| Injuries | 166,836 | None |
| Damage (USD) | $2,623M | $16,200M |
Energy Comparison
The 2001 India: Gujarat: Bhuj, Ahmadabad, Rajokot; Pakistan Earthquake released approximately 15.848931924611126x more energy than the 1988 Armenia: Leninakan, Spitak, Kirovakan Earthquake.