Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) announced on Tuesday that all its sites are operating normally following a 6.4 magnitude earthquake that struck southern Taiwan. The earthquake, centered in a mountainous rural area, resulted in minor damage and light injuries.
Key Points:
- Operations Resumed: TSMC confirmed that its facilities, including those critical to the production of advanced chips for companies like Apple and Nvidia, were fully operational after post-earthquake structural inspections showed no significant damage. Workers were evacuated as a precaution at some sites in central and southern Taiwan, but safety systems, including water supply and power, remained unaffected.
- Injuries and Damage: The earthquake occurred shortly after midnight and left 27 people hospitalized for minor injuries. While some households experienced temporary blackouts, electricity was restored by mid-morning, with no major disruptions to TSMC’s operations.
- Taiwan’s Seismic Activity: Taiwan, located on the boundary of two tectonic plates, is prone to earthquakes. The country’s most recent significant earthquake was a 7.2 magnitude tremor in April, which caused 13 fatalities.
