Western Asia
What tectonic plate is Georgia on?
Georgia sits entirely on the Eurasian Plate.
- Plates
- 1
- M6.5+ quakes since 1900
- 3
- Holocene volcanoes
- 2
- Land area
- 69,305 km²
Plates under Georgia
Share of Georgia's land area on each plate (PB2002 model, Natural Earth outlines).
Plate boundaries
A plate boundary runs through or along Georgia: the Anatolian-Eurasian boundary (transform, about 2.4 cm/yr).
Earthquakes in Georgia
Large earthquakes are uncommon in Georgia. Since 1900 the USGS has recorded 3 of magnitude 6.5 or more in or just off the country.
| Earthquake | Magnitude | Year | Depth | Plate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Georgia Island region | M7.4 | 2016 | 10 km | Scotia |
| 22 km WNW of Java, Georgia | M7.0 | 1991 | 17 km | Eurasian |
| South Georgia Island region | M6.6 | 2002 | 10 km | Scotia |
Volcanoes in Georgia
The Smithsonian Global Volcanism Program lists 2 volcanoes active in the last 12,000 years in Georgia.
- Kazbek Stratovolcano · 5,004 m Last eruption 750 BCE
- Samsari Volcanic Center Volcanic field · 3,290 m Last eruption Unknown
Frequently asked questions
What tectonic plate is Georgia on?
Georgia sits entirely on the Eurasian Plate.
Is Georgia on a plate boundary?
A plate boundary runs through or along Georgia: the Anatolian-Eurasian boundary (transform, about 2.4 cm/yr).
Does Georgia get earthquakes?
Large earthquakes are uncommon in Georgia. Since 1900 the USGS has recorded 3 of magnitude 6.5 or more in or just off the country. The largest was the M7.4 South Georgia Island region in 2016.
Are there volcanoes in Georgia?
The Smithsonian Global Volcanism Program lists 2 volcanoes active in the last 12,000 years in Georgia.