Overview

• Amazon reported that errors and delays began in the United States shortly after 3 a.m. Eastern Time.
• Effects spread worldwide, including Japan, as multiple companies and organizations experienced service interruptions.
• Impacted services included Apple apps, commercial banks, Nintendo games, Amazon’s shopping site, and the Alexa voice assistant.
• The United Kingdom’s tax authority website also reported problems during the incident.
• Amazon said services were largely restored by around 7 a.m. Eastern Time, with remediation efforts continuing.