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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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