Explore West Yellowstone: Earthquake Lake Visitor Center August 3, 2019 Did you know that one of the strongest recorded earthquakes in North America occurred just a few miles north of West Yellowstone? On your next scenic drive around West Yellowstone, stop in at the Earthquake Lake Visitor Center to find out more about the 1959 Hebgen Lake Earthquake and the “night of terror” that ensued. Read More… from Explore West Yellowstone: Earthquake Lake Visitor Center