A 5.8-magnitude earthquake struck the Polynesian kingdom of Tonga on Sunday, according to the US. Geological Survey.

The earthquake hit Onohua on the island of Eua around 7:30pm local time (3:30am EST), according to the USGS map. While most of the kingdom's 170 islands are uninhabited, Eua is known for its rainforests and tourism, reports US Today.

The tremors were detected just hours after a 7.8-magnitude quake rocked the northwestern tip of South America, killing 77 and injuring hundreds in Ecuador. Dozens more died in Japan after a 7-magnitude quake hit on early Saturday.