This study examines the usage rates and effectiveness of the AFAD Emergency Mobile Application following the earthquakes that occurred on January 20, 2020, and February 6, 2023, in Elâzığ, Turkey. As Turkey is located in a region with high seismic risk, the effectiveness of post-earthquake disaster management processes is of great importance. The research is based on survey data collected from 253 participants residing in Elâzığ. The findings reveal that the majority of participants (59.7%) are women, and younger age groups (46.64%) tend to use the application more frequently. Additionally, 52.57% of participants were in Elâzığ during the earthquake, and 62.45% had not installed the AFAD Emergency Mobile Application on their devices. Evaluations of the application's functionality and usefulness indicate that 91.7% of participants find the application functional, and 94.07% consider it useful. However, no statistically significant relationship was found between gender and application usage. The study highlights the role of digital technologies in disaster management and provides various recommendations for enhancing the effectiveness of the AFAD Emergency Mobile Application. These recommendations include organizing digital literacy training, continuously updating and improving the application, conducting public awareness campaigns, and developing special modules tailored to users' needs. In conclusion, this study demonstrates that the AFAD Emergency Mobile Application is a critical tool in post-earthquake disaster management processes and can play a significant role in enhancing community resilience. The study emphasizes the need for strategies to broaden the application's reach and increase disaster awareness among the population. The results of the study highlight the opportunities provided by digital technologies in disaster management while emphasizing the importance of increasing public awareness and application usage rates. It is particularly noted that the interest of the younger population in the application should be expanded to other age groups. In this context, it is recommended to develop more comprehensive strategies through collaborations among local governments, educational institutions, and non-governmental organizations. This study offers significant contributions to both national and international disaster management literature.

Earthquake, AFAD Emergency Mobile Application, Elazığ.