Tsmc, microchip plants at 70% after earthquake in Taiwan - News.com.au. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC) reported that over 70% of its microprocessor production equipment was back in operation yesterday evening after the precautionary suspension.
The company, the world's largest contract chipmaker, said no key equipment was damaged in light of security checks. The 7.4 magnitude earthquake which hit Taiwan on Wednesday morning was felt around the world. It was one of the most powerful quakes in recorded history.