<p>This study specifically examines the psychological effects of earthquakes on affected individuals, focusing on psychopathology and coping responses among those directly and indirectly exposed. A total of 635 participants completed an online survey including a Descriptive Information Form, the Impact of Event Scale-Revised (IES-R) to assess posttraumatic stress, and the COPE Coping Attitudes Assessment Inventory to evaluate coping strategies. Participants were divided into three groups: those who experienced the earthquake and migrated, those who experienced it and remained in the region, and those indirectly exposed through media. Results indicated that individuals who remained in the affected region and those who migrated reported higher levels of posttraumatic distress compared to those indirectly exposed through media, while coping strategies were largely similar across all groups. The most frequently endorsed coping strategies were Turning to Religion, Positive Reinterpretation and Growth, and Active Coping, whereas Substance Use and Denial were the least utilized across all groups. These findings suggest that the earthquake had widespread psychological impacts, highlighting the importance of comprehensive and long-term psychosocial interventions that address both direct and indirect exposure effects, as well as shared coping strategies across groups.</p>