A 6.4 magnitude earthquake struck Chiayi County, Taiwan, impacting several major semiconductor manufacturers in the Chiayi-Nan area. TSMC (TSM, Financial), a leading global semiconductor company, has several facilities in the affected region. The company reported that certain plants in the Central and Southern Taiwan Science Parks met the evacuation criteria, leading to personnel evacuations following emergency protocols.
Additionally, companies like UMC and Innolux also initiated preventive shutdowns of their factories. As of now, the extent of the damage and recovery efforts remain unclear. All affected companies have begun restoration processes to minimize operational disruptions.
