A global earthquake or earthquake is a geological phenomenon that occurs due to the movement of tectonic plates on earth. Every year, thousands of earthquakes register with varying magnitudes, and some of them have a tremendous impact on human life. In technical terms, earthquakes are measured using the Richter scale, where detected vibrations can destroy infrastructure and impact life safety. The impacts of earthquakes can be divided into two main categories: direct and indirect. Direct impacts include physical damage to buildings, roads and bridges. Prominent events such as the earthquake in Haiti in 2010 with a magnitude of 7.0 killed more than 230,000 people and completely destroyed the city of Port-au-Prince. Moreover, earthquakes often trigger secondary disasters, such as landslides and tsunamis, which can increase the number of deaths and damage. On the other hand, the indirect impacts of earthquakes include health problems, economic impacts, and population migration. Damaged health infrastructure can limit people’s access to medical services, resulting in disease epidemics. In addition, economic losses due to infrastructure damage cause many people to lose their jobs and sources of income. For example, the earthquake in Japan in 2011 caused economic losses of approximately $360 billion, disrupting global supply chains and creating a recession in several sectors. Earthquakes also affect people’s psychological aspects. Post-earthquake psychological trauma often becomes a long-term problem, with individuals suffering from post-traumatic stress (PTSD). Research shows that natural disasters can increase the risk of mental disorders, especially among children and adults who have lost loved ones. Preventing and mitigating the impact of earthquakes requires collaboration between government, non-governmental organizations and local communities. Educational programs on earthquake safety, as well as building earthquake-resistant infrastructure, can reduce the impact of disasters. In addition, earthquake monitoring technology, such as seismographs and forecasting applications, helps improve community preparedness. Investment in research is also crucial. Knowledge of seismic patterns and earthquake risk maps can help in safer spatial planning. Earthquake-prone countries should adopt sustainable development policies, which effectively integrate seismic vulnerability in their urbanization plans. In this modern era, social media also plays an important role in disaster response. These platforms allow information to be quickly disseminated, aiding in the coordination of emergency aid and speeding up the recovery process. Thus, adapting technology in disaster response systems is a strategic challenge to overcome the impact of earthquakes and protect human life.