2026 Kumamoto Earthquake

A powerful earthquake struck Japan's Kyushu region at 4:27 pm on July 28. The Japan Meteorological Agency initially estimated the quake at magnitude 7.1 with a depth of 6.2 miles (10 kilometers).

A powerful earthquake struck Japan's Kyushu region at 4:27 pm on July 28. The Japan Meteorological Agency initially estimated the quake at magnitude 7.1 with a depth of 6.2 miles (10 kilometers).

In response, electronics suppliers across the region halted production, evacuated employees, or began safety inspections. This includes TSMC's subsidiary JASM and its Kumamoto fab.

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Thursday 30 July 2026

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Wednesday 29 July 2026

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Magnitude 7.1 quake strikes Japan's Kumamoto; TSMC says JASM staff safe, recovery underway

A powerful earthquake struck Japan's Kyushu region at 4:27 p.m. on July 28. The Japan Meteorological Agency initially estimated the quake at magnitude 7.1 with a depth of 6.2 miles...