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Taiwan Rattled by 7.0 Offshore Quake as TSMC Staff Return After Brief Evacuations

Authorities report minor damage with no casualties.

Overview

  • The earthquake struck about 30 kilometers off Taiwan’s east coast near Yilan County.
  • No tsunami warning was issued as officials cautioned the public about likely aftershocks.
  • President Lai Ching-te urged residents to remain cautious and to check on family and friends.
  • TSMC temporarily evacuated employees at multiple sites, including some in Hsinchu Science Park, and later confirmed staff had returned.
  • The company said safety systems operated normally and did not disclose any impact on semiconductor production.