Strong Earthquake of Magnitude 7.1 Shakes Kumamoto, TSMC's JASM Initiates Evacuation Procedures

A strong earthquake of magnitude 7.1 struck Kumamoto, Japan, on the 28th of this month, causing severe damage in the area. TSMC's Kumamoto plant, JASM, recorded a seismic intensity of 5 weak, and the company has initiated evacuation procedures, prioritizing personnel safety.

TSMC responded that an earthquake occurred in Kumamoto, Japan, around 16:00 Japan time, and the JASM plant reached the evacuation standard. Prioritizing personnel safety, the company is conducting indoor and outdoor evacuation and headcount.

This 7.1 strong earthquake in Kumamoto has had a serious impact on local public facilities and transportation infrastructure. Part of the Kumamoto Castle stone wall has collapsed, and there are reports of injured passengers on the JR Kyushu Shinkansen. The current situation is being confirmed, and some elevated road sections show clear differences and subsidence.