Earthquake Halts Sony's Kumamoto Sensor Plant
A 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck southern Japan, forcing evacuations at Sony, Fujifilm, and TSMC facilities involved in image sensor production.
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Thursday, July 30, 2026
A major earthquake in Japan has halted production at Sony's Kumamoto sensor plant, with Fujifilm and TSMC also evacuating facilities. The extent of damage and its impact on global supply chains are still being assessed. Watch for updates on production restarts and potential ripple effects on camera and device availability.
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