Taiwan earthquake reminds us how vulnerable the world's chip supply really is
Taiwan earthquake reminds us how vulnerable the world’s chip supply really is The 6.8 magnitude earthquake didn’t disrupt production… this time. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Taiwan based semiconductor manufacturers reported no major damage after a magnitude 6.8 earthquake struck the south eastern coast of Taiwan on September 18. The geology of Taiwan means it is highly vulnerable to earthquakes, and this latest one provides a reminder of how vulnerable ahuge chunkof the world’s chip supply is....