Emergency Response to the Kumamoto Earthquake
29/07/2026 ( update 24/08/2026 )
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
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...
Taiwanese NGO “MSM” visits Disaster-Affected Areas in Kumamoto | News / Report | AAR Japan | Association for Aid and Relief, JapanMembers of the Taiwanese NGO The Mustard Seed Mission (MSM; 基督教芥菜種會, Headquarters: Taipei), which provided generous support for AAR Japan’s emergency response to the Kumamoto Earthquake, vis...
台灣NGO「基督教芥菜種會」視察熊本地震災區 | News / Report | AAR Japan | Association for Aid and Relief, Japan對AAR Japan［難民を助ける会］的熊本地震緊急援助給予大力支持的台灣NGO「基督教芥菜種會」（The Mustard Seed Mission：MSM／總部：台北市）成員來到日本，於8月11日、12日兩天，與AAR職員一同視察了熊本地震災...
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