On January 21st, Taiwan experienced a 6.4-magnitude earthquake, prompting TSMC, the leading chipmaker, to halt operations to ensure worker safety. The quake resulted in 27 injuries and minor damages but was felt across major cities like Tainan and Taichung. TSMC is currently assessing potential damage to its equipment due to the earthquake, as even minor disruptions can affect the precision needed in chip production. While production might take days to resume fully, local media indicates suppliers are mobilizing to minimize the pause in output.
Taiwan's Central Weather Administration reported a 6.4-magnitude earthquake that sparked TSMC to shut down operations for worker safety and equipment checks.
The earthquake, centered in mountainous zones, resulted in minor injuries, property damage, and substantial distance impacts, causing production delays at key TSMC plants.
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