1974 Lesser Antilles earthquake
| UTC time | 1974-10-08 09:50:58 |
|---|---|
| ISC event | 736214 |
| USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
| Local date | October 8, 1974 |
| Local time | 05:50:58 |
| Magnitude | 6.9 Mw |
| Depth | 35.2 km (22 mi) |
| Epicenter | 17°18′N 62°00′W / 17.3°N 62.0°W |
| Type | Normal |
| Total damage | Moderate |
| Max. intensity | MMI VIII (Severe) |
| Casualties | 4 injured |
The 1974 Lesser Antilles earthquake occurred at 05:50:58 local time on October 8 with a moment magnitude of 6.9 and a maximum Mercalli intensity of VIII (Severe). Four people were injured in what the United States' National Geophysical Data Center called a moderately destructive event.