Tremors shook southeast Taiwan, one of which was felt in the capital Taipei the day after a strong earthquake that killed one person and injured about 150.

The latest shock occurred 66 km south of the coastal city of Hualien, at a depth of 13 km, according to the American Institute of Geological Surveys, which estimated its magnitude at 5.5.

The tremor was 5.9 degrees, according to the Taiwan Meteorological Agency.

Southeastern Taiwan, a sparsely populated rural area, has been hit by a series of earthquakes since Saturday.

On Sunday afternoon, a massive 7.2-magnitude earthquake, according to the US Geological Survey, destroyed roads and homes in the city of Yuli, killing at least one person.

Four people were rescued after the building collapsed, with authorities saying 146 people were injured.

Taiwan is located in the “Ring of Fire”, where there is intense seismic activity, and extends through Southeast Asia and the Pacific Ocean.

Most earthquakes cause only minor damage, but the island has experienced natural disasters in the past.

In 2018, a 6.4 magnitude earthquake hit the tourist resort of Hualien, killing 17 people and injuring about 300.

In September 1999, a 7.6 magnitude earthquake killed 2,400 people, making it the worst natural disaster in the island’s history.