Kazumasa Ozawa, 114th President
The Japan Society of Civil Engineers (JSCE)

July 30, 2026

On July 28, 2026, an earthquake with a maximum seismic intensity of 7
occurred with its epicenter in the Kumamoto region of Kumamoto Prefecture.  
Enormous damage has been caused by this disaster.  
 

On behalf of JSCE members, we offer my heartfelt condolences to the victims
and their families and express our deepest sympathies to all those who have been affected.

The Japan Society of Civil Engineers (JSCE) has established a Disaster Countermeasures
Headquarters and is taking action, including gathering various types of information.

JSCE will also provide information on the following website, so please refer to it for updates.

　Social Support Division: Disaster Flash Reports
　(This page is in Japanese. Please use your browser's translation function if necessary.)

We sincerely pray for the safety of all those affected and for the earliest possible recovery of the disaster-stricken areas.

Kazumasa Ozawa