Chipmaker TSMC said on Tuesday that all its sites were operating following an overnight 6.4 magnitude earthquake in southern Taiwan that was centred on a mountainous rural area and caused only minor damage and light injuries.<\/p>\n
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co, the dominant maker of advanced chips and a major supplier to companies including Apple and Nvidia said it had evacuated workers at some sites in central and southern Taiwan as a precaution after the quake, which hit shortly past midnight on Tuesday.<\/p>\n
“Post-earthquake structural inspections have been completed at all sites, confirming that the structures are safe and operations are gradually resuming,” it said in an emailed statement. <\/p>\n
“Currently, the water supply, power, and workplace safety systems are functioning normally and all TSMC’s sites are operating. Detailed inspections and impact assessments are ongoing.”<\/p>\n
TSMC’s construction sites were unaffected and they have continued regular operations following environmental safety checks, it added.<\/p>\n
Taiwan’s fire department said 27 people were treated in hospital for their injuries following the quake, while Taipower said electricity had been restored by mid-morning for all 30,000 households impacted by blackouts.<\/p>\n
Taiwan lies near the junction of two tectonic plates and is prone to earthquakes. Taiwan’s last major earthquake was in April, a 7.2 magnitude temblor that hit the east coast county of Hualien, killing 13 people.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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