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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IN THE NEWS

Tuesday 4 August 2026

Kumamoto semiconductor production recovers, TSMC's Japan subsidiary returns to normal operations

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Monday 3 August 2026

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Thursday 30 July 2026

Kumamoto quake exposes Kyushu auto supply-chain fault lines

Ongoing coverage: This article will be updated as new information becomes available on the operating and recovery status of affected plants.

Wednesday 29 July 2026

TSMC: JASM utilities back to normal, equipment calibration underway; construction resumes

TSMC on Wednesday issued its third statement since a magnitude 7 earthquake struck Kumamoto, Japan on July 28, saying that utility...

Wednesday 29 July 2026

Kumamoto quake hits electronics cluster, but impact remains concentrated in inspection-related stoppages

Ongoing coverage: This article will be updated as new information becomes available on the operating and recovery status of affected fabs.

Tuesday 28 July 2026

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...