Can Earthquake in Myanmar disrupt PC hardware production? Manufacturers are checking out

A 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar on Friday, March 28, impacting neighboring countries including Thailand, China, and Vietnam, and potentially affecting the technology industry.

Thailand and Vietnam house significant manufacturing facilities for companies such as Intel, Seagate, and Western Digital. While these companies have not yet publicly reported damage or supply chain disruptions (no SEC filings indicate otherwise), Taiwanese companies with Thai manufacturing operations are assessing potential impacts and temporarily halting production where necessary, according to the China Times.

Taiwanese technology firms—including manufacturers of servers, consumer electronics, PCBs, and satellite components, such as Chicony, Delta Electronics, Zhen Ding Tech, and Inventec—responded promptly to the earthquake. Most maintain factories in Thailand and, despite significant tremors, reported no injuries or substantial damage.

Responses included temporary shutdowns for equipment checks and staff evacuations, with operations resuming after safety confirmation. Many of these companies are expanding their Thai production capacity as part of their Southeast Asia relocation strategy from China. Furthermore, many existing facilities are situated far from the epicenter and remained largely unaffected, according to reports.

ODM manufacturer Inventec reported that its Samut Prakan operations and a nearby leased laptop factory remained unaffected and operational. Chicony confirmed employee safety and ongoing production. Quanta Computer reported no immediate issues but indicated future updates if necessary. Zhen Ding (Zhishen) and Vivotek also reported no damage or disruption at their Thai sites.

Delta Electronics conducted a full evacuation of its Thai plant following the tremors; structural safety was confirmed within an hour, and normal operations resumed. Lite-On also reported no impact.

King Yuan Electronics, a semiconductor assembly and test outsourcer, and c Global Communication, a satellite communications provider, reported no damage at their Thai facilities. Their Rayong and Chonburi plants were inspected and deemed safe, with uninterrupted operations.

Major Thai PCB manufacturers also reported no disruptions. Zhen Ding Tech confirmed its Prachinburi facility remained unaffected. Compeq reported brief evacuations but no operational problems. Unimicron was unaffected due to its distance from the epicenter. Thai Lin confirmed full operational continuity and employee safety.

Asia Optical stated that its Yangon site in southern Myanmar and its northern Myanmar subcontracted plants, all single-story structures, were unaffected. Its subsidiary, Asia Tech Imaging, confirmed no issues.

Kinpo, a contract manufacturer, reports that its Thai production facilities are fully operational, with no personnel injuries or construction project delays.