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Worldwide Strong Earthquakes (M6+) vs US GDP (current US$)
Worldwide Strong Earthquakes (M6+) and US GDP (current US$) correlate at r = +0.28 over 66 years (1960–2025), p = 0.024. With the time trend removed, r = -0.26. Holds up after detrending.
Verdict: Holds up after detrending. Statistically significant (p = 0.024) and the association survives trend removal (detrended r = -0.26). Correlation still isn't causation, but this one isn't an obvious artifact.
- Pearson r
- +0.28
- p-value
- 0.024
- Years compared (n)
- 66 (1960–2025)
- 95% confidence interval
- 0.04 to 0.49
- Correlation with the time trend removed
- -0.26
Sources
- Worldwide Strong Earthquakes (M6+) (earthquakes per year): USGS. Annual worldwide count of magnitude 6+ earthquakes (USGS ComCat).
- US GDP (current US$) (USD): World Bank. US GDP (current US$) (World Bank indicator NY.GDP.MKTP.CD).
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Correlation does not imply causation. How the verdict is worked out.