At 23:05 on December 27, a powerful 7.0-magnitude earthquake jolted the sea area off Yilan County in Taiwan, China, with its epicenter at a depth of 72.8 kilometers beneath the surface. Positioned 32.3 kilometers east of the Yilan County Government, the quake sent tremors rippling across numerous regions in Taiwan. Industry experts have weighed in, stating that the repercussions of this seismic event on the semiconductor sector are second only to those of the devastating '921' earthquake in 1999 and the '0403' earthquake in 2024. While the majority of the equipment is expected to bounce back swiftly and resume normal operations, the true litmus test for getting production lines back up to full speed lies in the extent of the damage inflicted on the quartz furnace tubes and whether the spare materials are compatible. Pioneering firms like TSMC have swiftly set their emergency response protocols into motion, with some of their factory staff being evacuated as a precaution. After thorough safety checks, operations have made a temporary comeback.