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Worldwide Major Earthquakes (M5+) vs US Gross Savings
Worldwide Major Earthquakes (M5+) and US Gross Savings correlate at r = -0.57 over 55 years (1970–2024), p < 0.0001. With the time trend removed, r = -0.40. Holds up after detrending.
Verdict: Holds up after detrending. Statistically significant (p = < 0.0001) and the association survives trend removal (detrended r = -0.40). Correlation still isn't causation, but this one isn't an obvious artifact.
- Pearson r
- -0.57
- p-value
- < 0.0001
- Years compared (n)
- 55 (1970–2024)
- 95% confidence interval
- -0.72 to -0.36
- Correlation with the time trend removed
- -0.40
Sources
- Worldwide Major Earthquakes (M5+) (earthquakes per year): USGS. Annual worldwide count of magnitude 5+ earthquakes (USGS ComCat).
- US Gross Savings (% of GDP): World Bank. US Gross Savings (World Bank indicator NY.GNS.ICTR.ZS).
Related pairs
- US Annual Working Hours per Worker vs Worldwide Major Earthquakes (M5+) (r = -0.89)
- Worldwide Major Earthquakes (M5+) vs US Infant Mortality (r = -0.82)
- US Fertility Rate vs Worldwide Major Earthquakes (M5+) (r = -0.80)
- US Gross Savings vs US College Enrollment (r = -0.80)
- Worldwide Major Earthquakes (M5+) vs US Birth Rate (r = -0.77)
- Worldwide Major Earthquakes (M5+) vs US Life Expectancy (r = +0.77)
Correlation does not imply causation. How the verdict is worked out.