Divinópolis Anna Lúcia Silva/G1 An earthquake measuring 1.9 on the Richter Scale was recorded in Divinópolis on Tuesday night (14). According to the Brazilian Seismographic Network (RSBR), the tremor, considered of low magnitude, occurred around 7 pm. The seismologist at the Seismology Center of the University of São Paulo (USP), Bruno Collaço, explained to TV Integração that shocks of this magnitude can cause people fright and perhaps even some momentary discomfort, but they are not strong enough to cause serious damage. ? Click here to follow the g1 Central-West of Minas channel on WhatsApp Bruno also explained that there are some factors that can be confused with a natural earthquake, that is, tremors. "Tremors of this magnitude can sometimes be confused by us scientists with dismantling in a mining area, but at first we believe that it is in fact a natural earthquake", he highlighted. Earthquake According to the Brazilian Seismographic Network (RSBR), tremors with a magnitude of 2 to 4 are similar to the impact of a large and heavy vehicle passing by. Magnitudes between 4 and 6 can break glass, causing cracks in walls. Tremors of magnitude between 6 and 7 cause damage to buildings and destruction of fragile constructions. Between 7 and 8, they cause serious damage to buildings and large cracks in the ground. Earthquakes between 8 and 9 resulted in the destruction of bridges, viaducts and most buildings. Magnitudes greater than 9 cause total destruction, with visible ripples in the ground. READ ALSO: Low magnitude earthquake is recorded in Divinópolis Divinópolis had the highest number of earthquakes in MG WATCH: Residents feel earthquake in Ermida, in Divinópolis Residents feel earthquake in Ermida, in Divinópolis VIDEOS: see everything about the Central-West of Minas