New Zealand's south island has been hit by a severe earthquake almost five years, to the date, after the country was struck by one that killed hundreds.

A 5.8 magnitude earthquake struck near the city of Christchurch Sunday morning, according to CNN. The force of the earthquake was so strong that it caused a part of a cliff to collapse into the ocean.

The earthquake was felt by between 150,000 to 200,000 people across the country, and while it caused a portion of the cliff to fall into the ocean, no major damage occurred in the city,  according to Reuters. 

The earthquake was not as devastating as the one that hit the city in 2011 and killed almost 200 people. There have been more than 40 aftershocks as a result of Sunday's earthquake so far.

Earthquakes are notorious in this area, as New Zealand lies on the Ring of Fire, BBC News reported. It's aptly named because of the frequent earthquakes and volcanic eruptions that occur in this area, which spans nearly the entire Pacific Rim.

Some surrounding shops were evacuated after the earthquake. For most, however, it was, "business as usual." No casualties were reported as a result of the original earthquake or its aftershocks.