A powerful earthquake measuring 6.4 on the Richter scale struck near Chiayi, Taiwan, on January 21, 2025. The tremor hit on a Tuesday morning, sending shockwaves through the region and prompting evacuations in nearby Tainan, which lies close to the earthquake's epicenter. TSMC, the world’s leading semiconductor manufacturer, is working diligently to assess any potential impact on its advanced chip plants situated in the affected area.
The Southern Taiwan Science Park, home to clusters of TSMC's most sophisticated production facilities, saw buildings evacuated as a precautionary measure. These plants are critical to the global supply chain, providing artificial intelligence and mobile processors to tech giants such as Nvidia, Apple, and Advanced Micro Devices.
The earthquake, reported at 02:25 JST, left workers temporarily displaced; however, they returned to their job sites just hours after the quake struck. Despite the disruption, TSMC remains committed to ensuring that its operations continue with minimal interruption.
The company's quick response is crucial given its role in supplying advanced chips that power a multitude of electronic devices worldwide. TSMC’s facilities in Southern Taiwan are particularly significant due to their production of high-performance processors for leading technology companies.
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