Live seismic activity in Georgia — updated every 60 seconds from USGS data. Georgia is seismically active, located on the collision zone between the Arabian and Eurasian plates, with frequent earthquakes in the Greater Caucasus.
Georgia is seismically active, located on the collision zone between the Arabian and Eurasian plates. The 1991 Racha earthquake (M7.0) killed over 200 people and caused severe damage in the Caucasus region. Major faults include the Greater Caucasus thrust, the Adjara-Trialeti fault, and the Javakheti fault. Notable quakes include 1991 Racha (M7.0), 2002 Tbilisi (M5.5), 2019 Georgia (M6.0). The seismic risk is moderate to high. Tectonically, Georgia lies on the Arabian-Eurasian collision zone, with active thrust faults in the Greater Caucasus and volcanic-related seismicity in the south. This page provides real‑time USGS data and historical context for Georgia.
The region is defined by Greater Caucasus thrust, Adjara-Trialeti fault, Javakheti fault, and the risk level is classified as Moderate to High. With a population of 3.7 million, understanding local seismic hazards is crucial.
Georgia lies on Arabian Plate colliding with Eurasian Plate. The movement of these plates builds up stress, which is released as earthquakes. In subduction zones, one plate dives beneath another, generating some of the largest quakes on Earth. In some regions, strike‑slip faults produce frequent moderate earthquakes.
The strongest recorded earthquake in Georgia was the 1991 Racha earthquake (M7.0). 1991 Racha (M7.0)
Georgia experiences low to moderate seismic activity, with occasional felt earthquakes, according to USGS historical data.
The most recent major earthquake in Georgia was the 1991 Racha earthquake (M7.0). 1991 Racha (M7.0)
Yes. Georgia is crossed by Greater Caucasus thrust, Adjara-Trialeti fault, Javakheti fault, making it prone to seismic activity. The seismic risk level is classified as Moderate to High.
Drop, cover, and hold on. Stay away from windows, and if outdoors, move to an open area. After the shaking stops, check for injuries and be ready for aftershocks. Prepare an emergency kit with water, food, first aid, and a flashlight.
Data sources: USGS real‑time feed, USGS historical archive, and Wikipedia. Page refreshes live earthquake data every 60 seconds.