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The coast of Erateini where effects of the earthquake were observed

The 1995 Aigio earthquake struck Western Greece near the coastal city of Aigio at 03:15:48 local time on 15 June 1995. It measured 6.4–6.5 on the moment magnitude scale. The horizontal peak ground acceleration reached 0.54 g and ground velocity peaked at 52 cm/s (20 in/s), the strongest ground motion ever recorded in Greece. Fifteen minutes later, a large aftershock caused further damage. Faulting occurred on either the Aigion fault or an offshore fault. Other faults in the region have the potential to produce earthquakes up to M_w  6.9. Significant destruction occurred, causing $660 million of damage. The collapse of buildings left 26 dead and up to 200 injured. Several countries and organizations provided disaster aid, including search and rescue and refugee assistance, medical supplies, temporary shelter and water treatment. The Greek government issued loans for the rebuilding of Aigio. There was concern over the lack of a warning, as officials had been told that a major earthquake would occur. (Full article...)