PATA 2026

13th International INQUA Meeting on Paleoseismology, Active Tectonics and Archaeoseismology

PATA 2026

Antigua Guatemala

The PATA 2026 workshop on Paleoseismology, Active Tectonics, and Archaeoseismology of the INQUA TERPRO commission will be held in Antigua, Guatemala, during February 1-6, 2026. The conference will be held for the first time in Central America and will commemorate the 50th anniversary of the 1976 7.5 Mw Motagua Earthquake that occurred on February 4, 1976.

We are honored to host the 13th PATA Days Conference. Guatemala is located along two active plate tectonic margins formed by the subduction zone of the Cocos plate beneath the Caribbean and North American plates and the transform fault between the North American and the Caribbean plates. This offers a unique tectonic setting for the assessment of upper-plate earthquakes and their relationship with surface processes on the Quaternary timescale.

We invite presentations on:

Paleoseismology
Archaeoseismology
Active tectonics/neotectonics
Tectonic geomorphology
Surface faulting
Tsunami and paleotsunami records
Earthquake-induced landslides
Liquefaction
Probabilistic seismic hazard assessment
Probabilistic fault hazard displacement analysis
Shallow geophysics for seismic hazard assessment
Remote sensing of earthquake deformation (LiDAR, InSAR)
Seismicity, geodesy, and crustal deformation

CAPACITY FOR 100 ATTENDEES

Meeting Venue

Antigua, Guatemala, a colonial gem and UNESCO World Heritage Site, will host PATA 2026. This charming city, with its cobblestone streets and historic architecture, offers a unique setting for participants. Its proximity to sites of paleoseismic interest, such as the Motagua fault zone, and its relevance in active tectonics and archaeoseismology studies make it an ideal place to explore and learn about these geological phenomena. Antigua, Guatemala not only captivates us with its beauty and cultural richness but also with its scientific and educational significance.

Museo Capuchinas

The Capuchinas Museum in Antigua, Guatemala, with its rich history and colonial architecture, offers an exceptional setting for the PATA 2026 meeting. This museum, located in the former Capuchinas Convent, houses historical pieces dating from the 16th to the 19th centuries. Hosting the event at this location not only highlights the beauty and cultural heritage of Antigua, Guatemala, but also provides an ideal historical and educational context. The combination of the scientific relevance of the event and the historical setting of the museum creates a unique and enriching experience for all participants.

Antigua Guatemala Hotels

Antigua, Guatemala offers a wide variety of hotels from magical little hostels to world-class hotels.

Registration for PATA includes: Conference, welcome kit, coffee breaks, lunch, icebreakers, and Closing Event: Coffee plantation tour and dinner.

Alcoholic beverages are not included in registration.

A block of rooms is being held at the following hotels:

Hotel Eterna Primavera. +502 7794 3100

Hotel Aurora +502 7956 1000

Hotel Los Pasos +502 51951261

Casi Casa (contact owner via WhatsApp at +502 59080365)

Maya Papaya (contact owner via WhatsApp at +502 59080365)

Ojala (contact owner via WhatsApp at +502 59080365)

Numerous shared room hostel options are available in Antigua as well, including shared rooms at Eterna Primavera, Hotel Aurora, Los Pasos, Casi Casa, Maya Papaya, Ojala, and others.