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Taiwan earthquake causes estimated $62 million in damage and disruptions for TSMC - EUV equipment reported to be safe and sound: Report

Insiders talk about broken beams, columns, and cracked walls.

Key extreme ultraviolet lithography (EUV) equipment at TSMC is “safe and sound,” reports DigiTimes, with production back up to 70 or 80% capacity on the same day as the massive April 3 earthquake. The quake and its aftershocks didn’t leave the production facilities unscathed, however: According to the new report, the seismic interruption and the damage incurred will cost TSMC approximately $62 million. While advanced modern fabs may have weathered the quakes with relatively little serious damage, it is important to remember that there are a lot of supporting businesses and operations that could face more serious disruptions.

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