A 7.0 magnitude earthquake in Taiwan halted TSMC's production activities.

The quake's epicenter was recorded 72.8 kilometers deep, northeast of Yilan. This tremor is noted as one of the strongest in recent years. TSMC activated emergency protocols and production quickly returned to normal.

Experts emphasize the significant risk of earthquakes for companies like TSMC that operate 24/7. Workers at the Hsinchu Science Park facilities were evacuated as a precaution.

TSMC reported that about 70% of its equipment was restored to operation quickly, and production capacity returned to normal within 10 hours. This situation has a significant impact on the global chip supply chain.

No casualties or damages were reported following the earthquake. However, it is noted that even short-term disruptions can affect delivery schedules.