jul 29, 1773 - The Santa Marta earthquake hits, with an estimated epicentral magnitude of 7.5 Mi,[7] striking Guatemala; numerous aftershocks last until December

The city of Antigua Guatemala is virtually destroyed, leading to the decision to move the country's capital to La Nueva Guatemala de la Asunción.

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