In 1917 a series of tremors began on 17 November and destroyed several towns near Amatitlán.
But on 25 and 29 December, and on 3 and 4 January 1918, there were strong earthquakes, which destroyed numerous public buildings and private homes in Guatemala City.
 Semi-official Diario de Centro América, published updates twice a day for several days and then began criticizing the slow and inefficient government response.
In 1917 a series of tremors began on 17 November and destroyed several towns near Amatitlán. But on 25 and 29 December, and on 3 and 4 January 1918, there were strong earthquakes, which destroyed numerous public buildings and private homes in Guatemala City.  Semi-official Diario de Centro América, published updates twice a day for several days and then began criticizing the slow and inefficient government response.
Cathedral of Guatemala City