On 24 September, a shallow 6.2-magnitude earthquake struck northwest Venezuela near Mene Grande in Zulia state. The epicenter’s proximity to Lake Maracaibo, a key oil-producing region, raises potential risks to critical energy infrastructure, though initial government reports indicate no major structural damage or casualties. Strong tremors prompted widespread evacuations across multiple states and neighboring Colombia. Operational disruption remains low, but ongoing monitoring is essential given the region’s geopolitical importance and the vulnerability of infrastructure to seismic activity.