Which mechanism increases earthquake magnitude at subduction zones?

💡 Explanation

Elastic rebound increases earthquake magnitude because stress accumulates during the locking period, then rapidly releases, therefore generating a large earthquake, rather than continuous slow creep which dissipate the stress gradually.

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