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Earthquake is one of the most devastating disasters in the world and one negative result of this disaster is that it leads to a large scale of homelessness in many countries. Therefore, determining the location of earthquake shelters and allocating affected population to them with more developed optimizing methods is key issue for disaster planners. Considering this fact, the objective of this study is to analyze methods used for determination of shelter locations in different countries by doing systematic review based on academic articles findings and then assessing the result. This research is composed of three parts, which are: suitability analysis by utilizing MCDM; weighting criteria model, AHP; and location allocation models. First, according to the published articles review, we generated a list that indicates the most important criteria for selection of most preferable sites for earthquake shelters. In the next stage, the weighting of criteria method (AHP) has been reviewed since this is the most important stage of the planning. In the last stage, location allocation models reviewed for satisfying demand points. As the result of the first part, according to academic articles which utilized MCDM, 16 most important criteria within 3 categories for locating shelters selected. The result of second part, clarified the usage of AHP; and cons and pros of the method discussed. The result of third part, evaluated different kind of location allocation methods which used in research. In conclusion, this study is important for emergency planners to select the most suitable locations for earthquake disaster sheltering and solve the location allocation with minimum confusion.