TSMC chipmaking factories rocked by magnitude 7.0 earthquake that was the strongest in 27 years, but facilities escaped unharmed — company's earthquake protection measures pay off
Yesterday, the ground shook off the coast of Taiwan, slamming the country with the strongest earthquake in 27 years. The seismic wave registered 7.0 in Taiwan's scales, or 6.6 to 6.7 according to the USGS standard. Thankfully, according to reports, TSMC's factories are all intact, saving the world from yet another spike in chip prices.
Yesterday, the ground shook off the coast of Taiwan, slamming the country with the strongest earthquake in 27 years. The seismic wave registered 7.0 on Taiwan's scale, or 6.6 to 6.7 according to the USGS standard. Thankfully, according to reports, TSMC's factories are all intact, saving the world from yet another spike in chip prices.
The epicenter was located on the seabed in the eastern part of the country, approximately 33 km (20.5 mi) east of Yilan. The focal depth was 72.8 km deep (45 mi), deep enough for the quake not to cause too much damage when it hit the shores. Even still, it's the third earthquake of magnitude 7 or higher to hit Taiwan since 1999.
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