Earthquake in Kumamoto, Japan causes casualties and industrial disruption
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Sanae Takaichi, TSMC, Sony Group, Fujifilm
Kumamoto, Japan
July 28, 2026
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Read our editorial policy- Earlier version 37/29/2026, 6:20:55 AM
A magnitude 7 earthquake struck Kumamoto, Japan, resulting in 13 confirmed deaths. TSMC and other major companies in Kikuyo evacuated facilities as a precaution.
- Earlier version 27/29/2026, 6:11:04 AM
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