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TSMC says Japan plant gradually resuming operations after earthquake
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Fusion42 · 28 July 2026 · Fusion42 review
TSMC's Japan Advanced Semiconductor Manufacturing plant in Kumamoto resumed operations after a 7.1-magnitude earthquake triggered precautionary evacuation. Structural inspections confirmed safety; detailed impact assessments are ongoing.
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◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway
Your chip supply just got fragile. TSMC's only advanced fab outside Taiwan sits on an active seismic line, and even a quick restart leaves aftershock risk hanging over lead times for months.
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