Earthquake in Taiwan prompts evacuation at TSMC facilities
An earthquake in Taiwan's Hsinchu science park led TSMC to evacuate some facilities on December 27, 2024. The company ensured safety systems remained operational.
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On December 27, 2024, an earthquake struck the Hsinchu science park in Taiwan, prompting the Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited , the world's largest contract chipmaker, to initiate evacuation procedures at several of its facilities. As a precautionary measure, TSMC conducted outdoor evacuations and headcounts to prioritize personnel safety. Despite the evacuation, TSMC confirmed that all work safety systems at its facilities remain fully operational.
