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Japan Earthquake: Sony Halts Key Chip Plant, Raises Supply Chain Concerns

  • July 29, 2026
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A strong earthquake hit the Kumamoto region of Japan on July 28, causing Sony Semiconductor Solutions to cease operations at its Kumamoto Technology Center. This has added to fears about interruptions in the worldwide semiconductor supply chain. While inspections of the plant’s structures and assembly lines continue, the business claimed that production has ceased. Seismic […]

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Japan Earthquake : 6.2-Magnitude Quake Strikes Shimane, No Tsunami Alert

  • January 7, 2026
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A 6.2-magnitude earthquake jolted Japan’s Shimane and Tottori prefectures on Tuesday morning, triggering strong tremors but no tsunami warning, authorities said. The Japan Meteorological Agency said the quake struck at 10:18 a.m. local time at a depth of about 10 km, registering upper-5 intensity in eastern Shimane. Two aftershocks followed shortly. Officials confirmed no damage […]

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