U.S. Embassy in Georgia

Location:  Tbilisi, Georgia 

Event:  News outlets are reporting an earthquake south of Tbilisi. 

U.S. citizens are reminded that Georgia is a high-activity seismic zone and experiences frequent earthquakes. While many earthquakes go unnoticed, Tbilisi experienced a fatal 4.5 magnitude earthquake in April 2002 which resulted in multiple deaths and damage to over 12,000 buildings. 

If you’re not home during an earthquake: 

• * Move away from buildings, streetlights, and utility wires. 
• If driving, stop as quickly as safety permits and stay in the vehicle. 
• Avoid stopping your vehicle near or under buildings, trees, overpasses, and utility wires. 
• Be on the lookout for road and bridge damage. 
• If the earthquake is severe, do not attempt to cross bridges or overpasses as they may be damaged. 
• If power lines have fallen on your vehicle, do not attempt to enter or exit your vehicle.
•  If you are in a crowded public building, avoid rushing the doorways, move away from windows and display shelves, DROP, COVER, AND HOLD ON. 

If you’re home during an earthquake: 

• Move under a sturdy piece of furniture and/or nearest to an interior wall.
•  Lay flat and cover your head and neck. 
• Remember that the triangle of life is the corner where the wall and the floor meet as these areas of shelter provide the most immediate safety. 
• If you are close to an exit, please get out and away from buildings. 

Actions to Take: 

* Monitor local media for updates 
* Be aware of your surroundings 

Assistance: 

Georgia Country Information

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