If the frequency of earthquakes can be increased along a fault segment, earthquake magnitude should decrease.

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Increasing the frequency of smaller earthquakes along a fault segment can release accumulated stress gradually, potentially leading to a decrease in the magnitude of individual earthquakes. This is because the energy is being released more frequently in smaller amounts rather than building up to be released in a single, more powerful earthquake.

If the Frequency of Earthquakes Can Be Increased Along a Fault