The latest earthquake in Indonesia rocked the eastern and central regions of the country on September 18 2023. The epicenter of the earthquake was located in the Banda Sea at a depth of 10 km, and caused quite strong vibrations in a number of areas, including Maluku, East Nusa Tenggara, and the southern part of Sulawesi. According to the Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG), the earthquake magnitude was recorded at 6.8 on the Richter scale. As a result of this earthquake, a number of buildings were damaged, especially in cities near the epicenter such as Ambon and Kupang. Videos and photos of damaged buildings went viral on social media, showing cracked walls, collapsed roofs and falling items. An evacuation team from the National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) was deployed to assess the damage and distribute aid to the victims. Even though no tsunami was reported, many residents panicked and ran out of buildings to save themselves. Several residents reported feeling shaking that lasted quite a long time, around 30 seconds. This makes many people feel anxious, especially considering Indonesia’s history of deadly earthquakes. As a country on the Pacific Ring of Fire, Indonesia is vulnerable to natural disasters, especially earthquakes and tsunamis. The early warning system has been improved following the 2018 Sunda Strait tsunami incident to minimize risks and wider impacts. Learning from this experience, the government, in collaboration with BMKG, continues to monitor seismic activity and provide the latest information to the public. Many people also took disaster mitigation steps after this earthquake occurred. Schools in earthquake-prone areas began carrying out evacuation drills, while local communities coordinated to provide outreach to residents about how to deal with disasters. This initiative involves community leaders and local government to increase disaster awareness and preparedness. Communities in affected areas also receive support from non-governmental organizations working to help victims, providing food, clean water and other basic needs. Fundraising is carried out through digital platforms to help ease the burden on affected communities. In situations like these, solidarity between citizens is very visible, with individuals willing to give time and resources to help one another. Seismic monitoring will continue to be carried out by BMKG, and the public is advised to remain calm and follow official information from the government. In facing the threat of disaster, community resilience becomes very important. Education and awareness about disasters can help minimize damage and save lives in the future.