The report that follows is based on news media reports in English language newspapers, JMA and USGS reports and NHK World television. In some cases, these reports cite city and prefectural government reports in the affected region and others are based on the observations of reporters on site. The report is divided into sections based on topic.

Summary Report on the Kyushu Earthquakes of April 14 and 16, 2016 (Compiled on April 25, 2016 By James Goltz, Visiting Research Professor, Disaster Prevention Research Institute, Kyoto University)