The following is a quote from the April 4, 2014 West Yellowstone News regarding the earthquake in Yellowstone last week.
"The largest earthquake to hit Yellowstone National Park in 34 years struck in the early morning hours of Sunday, March 30, near Norris Geyser Basin. The quake occurred 23 miles northeast of West Yellowstone at around 6:34 a.m., with approximately 90 smaller aftershocks following through Tuesday morning. Aftershocks ranged from smaller rumbles up to a handful of magnitude 3 quakes.
Earthquakes are a common force in Yellowstone, as the park experiences thousands of earthquakes each year. More than 1,900 earthquakes were located in the park in 2013 alone, with additional smaller quakes not being recorded. Most are too small to feel, and experts say the 4.8 rumble will not precede an eruption of the Yellowstone Supervolcano."
So - there is an answer for you. If you are planning a trip to visit Yellowstone in the near future - come on out.
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