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Worldwide Major Earthquakes (M5+) vs US Electricity Use per Capita
Worldwide Major Earthquakes (M5+) and US Electricity Use per Capita correlate at r = +0.16 over 35 years (1990–2024), p = 0.362. With the time trend removed, r = +0.12. Not statistically significant.
Verdict: Not statistically significant. With n = 35, this correlation isn't statistically significant (p = 0.362). It could easily be chance.
- Pearson r
- +0.16
- p-value
- 0.362
- Years compared (n)
- 35 (1990–2024)
- 95% confidence interval
- -0.18 to 0.47
- Correlation with the time trend removed
- +0.12
Sources
- Worldwide Major Earthquakes (M5+) (earthquakes per year): USGS. Annual worldwide count of magnitude 5+ earthquakes (USGS ComCat).
- US Electricity Use per Capita (kWh): World Bank. US Electricity Use per Capita (World Bank indicator EG.USE.ELEC.KH.PC).
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Correlation does not imply causation. How the verdict is worked out.