How to Use the USGS Earthquakes MCP in Mastra AI

Q: How do I query USGS Earthquakes using Mastra AI's workflow engine?

You define a sequence of steps: first, run queryearthquakes with parameters; second, check the returned data for specific magnitudes. The agent manages this entire chain automatically.

Q: How does Mastra AI manage data when getting significant 30-day USGS Earthquakes?

The framework executes getsignificant30days and then processes that list of highly important events through its built-in workflow. This lets you write complex rules around the results.

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Running Complex USGS Earthquakes Workflows

Mastra AI lets you build multi-step processes that interact with the USGS network. You can define a workflow where, for instance, if `get_significant_30_days` finds an event above 6 magnitude, it automatically triggers an alert and logs the full details. The framework handles failures gracefully; if one API call fails, Mastra AI will retry using exponential backoff rather than just stopping.

Filtering Global Earthquakes with Query Parameters

Use `query_earthquakes` to narrow down the search based on precise criteria. You can set a specific starttime, endtime, and geographic boundaries (lat/lon). This is critical for targeted analysis. Since Mastra AI uses a built-in workflow engine, you can chain this query result into subsequent actions—like sending an alert or updating a database record.

Monitoring Total Earthquakes via the MCP Server

The `count_earthquakes` tool gives you a quick count of events matching defined criteria. Mastra AI incorporates this into its workflow engine, allowing conditional branching based on that number. For example: 'IF total count > 5, THEN notify admin.' This makes the MCP Server output actionable within your automated process.

Setup guide

Set up USGS Earthquakes MCP in Mastra AI

Prerequisites

Node.js 18+ and a TypeScript project
@mastra/mcp + @mastra/core packages
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Install dependencies
Run npm install @mastra/mcp @mastra/core plus your preferred model provider (e.g. @ai-sdk/openai).
2

Configure the MCPClient
Create an MCPClient with your Vinkius endpoint as a URL object. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Discover and inject tools
Call mcpClient.listTools() and spread the result into your agent's tools object. All USGS Earthquakes tools become native Mastra tools.
4

Run with any model
Swap openai("gpt-4o") for any AI SDK-compatible provider. Call agent.generate() and the agent routes tool calls through MCP automatically.

agent.ts

import { MCPClient } from "@mastra/mcp";
import { Agent } from "@mastra/core/agent";
import { openai } from "@ai-sdk/openai";

const mcpClient = new MCPClient({
  id: "usgs-earthquakes-mcp-client",
  servers: {
    "usgs-earthquakes-mcp": {
      url: new URL(
        "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
      ),
    },
  },
});

const agent = new Agent({
  name: "USGS Earthquakes Agent",
  model: openai("gpt-4o"),
  instructions: "You have access to USGS Earthquakes tools.",
  tools: {
    ...(await mcpClient.listTools()),
  },
});

const result = await agent.generate(
  "List recent USGS Earthquakes transactions"
);
console.log(result.text);

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Common questions about USGS Earthquakes MCP in Mastra AI

You define a sequence of steps: first, run `query_earthquakes` with parameters; second, check the returned data for specific magnitudes. The agent manages this entire chain automatically.

Yes. One of Mastra AI's built-in strengths is automatic retries with exponential backoff. It handles external API failures, like those from the USGS network, so your workflow doesn't crash.

You can use starttime, endtime, minmagnitude, and geographic boundaries (latitude/longitude/maxradiuskm). You control the search scope entirely within your defined workflow.

The framework executes `get_significant_30_days` and then processes that list of highly important events through its built-in workflow. This lets you write complex rules around the results.

The server handles real-time seismic event data. This includes magnitude, time stamps, and geographic coordinates (latitude/longitude) of recorded earthquakes.

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