TSMC Kumamoto JASM Plant Back to Full Operations After 7.1-Magnitude Earthquake

TSMC has confirmed that its JASM fab in Kumamoto, Japan, has resumed full operations after the 7.1-magnitude earthquake that struck on July 28. The company carried out structural inspections at the plant, and the results showed no major damage. Employees at the site were reported safe, and equipment calibration has been completed. The plant, called JASM, started commercial production in late 2024 and has a monthly output of about 55,000 12-inch wafers, which amounts to less than 3 percent of TSMC's total production capacity. This incident demonstrates the resilience of the semiconductor supply chain, an important factor for both crypto mining hardware manufacturers and AI chip producers. The update was reported by CryptoBriefing and shared by Techub News. TSMC's confirmation came after the earthquake hit the Kumamoto area on July 28 with a magnitude of 7.1. All production-related systems were recalibrated before the plant resumed full operations.