Tsmc, microchip plants at 70% after earthquake in Taiwan - Breaking news. No risk for the global microchip supply chain: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC) reported that over 70% of its microprocessor production equipment was back in operation yesterday evening.

7.4 magnitude earthquake that hit Taiwan Wednesday morning.    The company, the world's largest contract chip maker, said none of its key equipment was damaged in light of the security checks it carried out.