The San Miguel earthquake severely impacted the city of Santiago de los Caballeros ; the Royal Palace suffered some damage in rooms and walls . This earthquake made the authorities think about moving the city to a new location less vulnerable to earthquakes , but the city inhabitants strongly opposed this measure and they even went as far as to invade the Palace to make their point . The city did not move , but a considerable number of troops were needed to restore calm . Diego de Porres , city master building fixed the Palace damage and finished by 1720 ; although he made some more improvements that lasted until 1736
San Miguel earthquake
1717 Guatemala earthquake
Palacio de los Capitanes Generales, Antigua Guatemala