Apple says it is making a donation to support earthquake relief efforts in Japan’s Kumamoto prefecture, following a major earthquake earlier this week. In a post by CEO Tim Cook on July 30, 2026, Apple states it is thinking of people affected by the Kumamoto earthquake and aftershocks and is grateful to first responders. The earthquake is described by the U.S. Geological Survey as a magnitude 6.8 event that struck Kyushu island on Tuesday, with reports of collapsed buildings and deaths. Multiple sources note that aftershocks continue as the recovery response goes on.
One outlet reports that Apple’s statement follows Apple’s earlier announcement of support for wildfire relief efforts in France, Spain, and other countries. MacRumors also adds that Apple has previously donated to the Red Cross for disaster relief, but it does not disclose donation amounts. The articles further reference that Kumamoto was affected by a deadly earthquake in 2016 and that Apple collected donations for Japan through iTunes at the time.
