The Cocos Plate is a tectonic plate located in the eastern Pacific Ocean, primarily beneath the ocean. It is bordered by the Nazca Plate to the east and the Caribbean Plate to the north. The plate is moving northeast at a rate of about 6 to 7 centimeters per year, which contributes to seismic activity in the region. This plate is significant because it interacts with several other tectonic plates, leading to geological phenomena such as earthquakes and volcanic activity. The Cocos Ridge, a prominent underwater feature, is part of the Cocos Plate and is associated with the formation of volcanic islands like Cocos Island.