Datasets for "Maximum earthquake magnitude unlikely to be controlled by subduction interface roughness"

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Authors: Xiaodong Yang, Rebecca Bell, Alexander C. Whittaker, Haobo Xu, Xinze Han, Angela Knowlson, Valerie A. Locher
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Abstract

This repository contains the datasets supporting the study “Maximum earthquake magnitude unlikely to be controlled by subduction interface roughness”. The dataset includes reconstructed subduction interface geometry, along-strike variations in megathrust topography, quantified interface roughness metrics, interplate coupling characteristics, and associated great earthquake rupture parameters compiled across global subduction zones. These datasets were used to evaluate the relationships between subduction interface roughness, plate coupling, and great earthquake behaviour. The repository provides the processed datasets and calculated parameters underlying the analyses and figures presented in the manuscript.

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Journal / source
Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
Publication date
2 August 2026
Document type
Dataset