Emergency Response to the Kumamoto Earthquake
29/07/2026 ( update 02/09/2026 )
At around 4:27 PM on July 28, an earthquake with a magnitude of 7.1 struck the Kumamoto region of Kumamoto Prefecture, registering a maximum seismic intensity of 7 in the prefecture.
The full extent of the damage is not yet known, but reports indicate that there are power outages and building damage in the affected areas.
AAR Japan (Association for Aid and Relief, Japan) will begin emergency assistance. Drawing on the experience gained through domestic disaster relief operations—including the 2016 Kumamoto earthquake, the Great East Japan Earthquake, and the Noto Peninsula earthquake—we will deliver support to those affected as quickly as possible. Our planned relief activities include distributing food and providing emergency supplies.
We sincerely ask for your generosity and support for AAR’s emergency assistance for the Kumamoto earthquake.
Report
Supporting the Launch and Activities of the “Disaster Area Support Center for People with Disabilities”: Kumamoto Earthquake Emergency Response | News / Report | AAR Japan | Association for Aid and Relief, JapanThe “Disaster Area Support Center for People with Disabilities” has opened in Yatsushiro City, Kumamoto Prefecture, to provide comprehensive support across multiple areas for people wit...
One Month After the Kumamoto Earthquake: Current Conditions on the Ground and Support Needed Going Forward | News / Report | AAR Japan | Association for Aid and Relief, JapanOne month has passed since the Kumamoto earthquake struck. While the initial chaos in the immediate aftermath has begun to settle, challenges facing affected communities are shifting to a new phase...
Crossing the Language Barrier: Supporting Foreign Residents After the Kumamoto Earthquake | News / Report | AAR Japan | Association for Aid and Relief, JapanPeople from various countries, including Vietnam, Indonesia, and the Philippines, live in the areas affected by the Kumamoto earthquake, but language barriers and other obstacles continue to make i...
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