Earthquake Comparison
856 Iran: Damghan, Qumis Earthquake (856) vs 1978 Iran: Tabas Earthquake (1978)
| Metric | 856 Iran: Damghan,… | 1978 Iran: Tabas E… |
|---|---|---|
| Magnitude | 7.9 | 7.4 |
| Year | 856 | 1978 |
| Deaths | 200,000 | 20,000 |
| Injuries | None | None |
| Damage (USD) | — | $50M |
Energy Comparison
The 856 Iran: Damghan, Qumis Earthquake released approximately 5.623413251903491x more energy than the 1978 Iran: Tabas Earthquake.