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

Source: Tom’s Hardware

Overview

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 – 6.7 according to the USGS standard. Thankfully, according to reports, TSMC’s factories are all intact, saving the world from…