Natural-disaster risk in Georgia
In Georgia, the leading natural-disaster exposures are earthquake, flooding, extreme cold / winter. The safest city for disasters is Sokhumi (safety 77/100). Risk is modelled from real USGS counts of magnitude-4.5+ earthquakes within 300 km since 1980 plus Köppen climate zones and cyclone/subduction geography.
Safest cities in Georgia from natural disasters
- Sokhumi — safety 77/100, main risk earthquake
- Zugdidi — safety 76/100, main risk earthquake
- Gori — safety 76/100, main risk earthquake
- Batumi — safety 74/100, main risk earthquake
- Telavi — safety 74/100, main risk earthquake
- Kutaisi — safety 73/100, main risk earthquake
- Rustavi — safety 72/100, main risk earthquake
- Tbilisi — safety 70/100, main risk earthquake
FAQ
Is Georgia safe from natural disasters?
Across 8 cities in Georgia, the highest average exposure is earthquake (3.9/5). Safest city: Sokhumi (safety 77/100).
What natural disasters affect Georgia?
By modelled average tier: earthquake 3.9/5; flooding 2.6/5; extreme cold / winter 2.5/5; wildfire 2.0/5; extreme heat 1.8/5; storms (hurricane/cyclone) 1.0/5; drought 1.0/5; tsunami 1.0/5.
Which city in Georgia is safest from natural disasters?
Sokhumi, with the lowest combined hazard exposure in our data.