A 2.2 magnitude earthquake struck Monte Carmelo in the northwest of Minas Gerais, Brazil, around noon on Thursday. The tremor, which lasted less than two seconds, was captured on monitoring cameras installed in a local building. Residents experienced a brief shaking that caused momentary alarm, but no injuries or structural damage have been reported by local authorities.

According to seismologist Bruno Collaço, earthquakes of this magnitude can occur weekly in different parts of Brazil, and Minas Gerais is one of the states most frequently affected by seismic activity. While such tremors might seem alarming to residents, Collaço reassures that magnitude 2.2 earthquakes typically do not result in significant damage.

The event has prompted discussions on social media about the frequency of earthquakes in Brazil, highlighting that while they are indeed more common than many might believe, their low intensity usually means they go unnoticed. Local emergency services, including the Fire Department and Defense Civil, have confirmed that there were no reports of injuries or serious structural issues related to this seismic event.