Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) recently faced a scare when a 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck the country, prompting the evacuation of its workers. Despite the intense quake, the chip supplier to tech giants like Apple and Nvidia managed to avoid significant damages.
As a precautionary measure, TSMC temporarily halted operations and moved its employees to safety during the earthquake and subsequent aftershocks. While some tools sustained minor damage, the company was quick to recover and resume production within a few hours.
This is not the first time TSMC has dealt with natural disasters, as Taiwan experiences a high frequency of earthquakes annually. In 2016, a 6.6 magnitude earthquake affected TSMC’s production, but the company successfully minimized the impact on shipments and revenue.
Learning from past experiences, TSMC has made improvements to its infrastructure to better withstand seismic activity, including the implementation of an Earthquake Early Warning System. Taiwan, as a whole, has also made significant changes to its infrastructure to reduce earthquake-related damages and fatalities.
While TSMC did not disclose specific changes it plans to make following the recent earthquake, Taiwan has developed advanced technologies and response teams to effectively manage disasters. The country’s proactive approach to disaster management serves as a reminder of the importance of preparedness in the face of natural calamities.
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