Japan Earthquake Market Insight

Several recent reports highlight the aftermath of a powerful 7.6 magnitude earthquake in Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, particularly its impact on the semiconductor industry and related manufacturing.

Major semiconductor facilities, including those of Toshiba, Murata Manufacturing, and others, experienced temporary closures and disruptions. While the human toll is acknowledged, experts suggest that the industry’s current conditions, along with Japan’s proactive infrastructure measures, have contributed to
minimising the overall impact on semiconductor manufacturing plants.

Companies are racing to resume production, and initial assessments indicate manageable damage.

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