Geobags are flexible containers made of geotextile and filled with granular materials. They are widely used for river bank protection and stabilization of slopes due to their cost-effectiveness. However, only a limited number of studies are available on the stability of geobag protected river embankments under seismic loading. In this paper, the seismic response of a geobag protected embankment is studied using a three-dimensional finite element analysis. The analysis considers a complex interaction between embankment-geobag and geobag-fill interactions. A detailed parametric study was conducted considering the ground motion characteristics, geometry, and material properties of the geobag. The objective of the analysis is to identify the performance of the geobag under the seismic event. The present study would provide a deeper understanding of the role of geobags in seismic mitigation of river embankments and would provide valuable insights for geotechnical practitioners in using geobags, thus promoting sustainable and resilient geotechnical solutions for embankment protection.