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USGS Earthquakes Connector for AI agents.

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Monitor real-time global seismic activity and tectonic data.

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Why people use USGS Earthquakes

USGS Earthquakes for Real-Time Seismic Monitoring

This Connector changes that by putting the USGS seismic network directly into your agent's reach. You can just ask for the latest tremors in a specific area or a summary of the last month's activity. You get the raw facts instantly, formatted and ready for your next move.

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What Vinkius changes

You get direct, real-time access to global seismic data without ever leaving your chat interface.

Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.

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  1. Real-world use case 01

    Disaster Prep

    An emergency manager asks the agent to check for any seismic events near a coastal city in the last 24 hours to assess tsunami risk.

  2. Real-world use case 02

    Research

    A geologist asks for the total count of earthquakes above magnitude 3.

  3. Real-world use case 03

    News Monitoring

    A journalist wants a quick summary of the most significant global earthquakes from the last 30 days to verify a breaking news report.

Complete set · 3capabilities

The complete USGS Earthquakes capability set.

These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with USGS Earthquakes.

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3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 3 available through USGS Earthquakes.

  1. 01 Capability

    Get significant 30 days

    Pull a list of the most impactful global earthquakes from the last month. It's a great way to get a quick snapshot of recent major events.

  2. 02 Capability

    Count earthquakes

    Get the total number of earthquakes matching your specific criteria. This helps you quickly quantify seismic activity in a region over a period of time.

  3. 03 Capability

    Query earthquakes

    Search the USGS database using parameters like date, magnitude, and location. You can use this to find specific events or analyze large blocks of historical data.

Set up in minutes

One URL. Then ask USGS Earthquakes to work.

Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use USGS Earthquakes from the conversation.

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  1. Step 01

    Open Connectors

    In Claude Web or Claude Desktop, open Settings and choose Connectors.

  2. Step 02

    Add the URL

    Choose Add custom connector, name it USGS Earthquakes, and paste the URL above.

  3. Step 03

    Turn it on in chat

    Select +, open Connectors, and enable USGS Earthquakes for the conversation.

Where the request belongs

Work USGS can move forward.

Built around the request

The USGS Earthquakes MCP is built for geoscientists, emergency management leads, and environmental researchers who need to move faster than a manual web search allows.

01

Geologist

Analyzes historical seismic patterns to identify risk zones in specific regions on a Tuesday afternoon.

02

Emergency Response Coordinator

Monitors real-time alerts to coordinate disaster relief and public safety during active seismic events.

03

Environmental Data Scientist

Automates the collection of seismic data for large-scale tectonic research and environmental impact modeling.

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Before you connect

Questions about USGS.

The practical details behind the request, access and result.

Can the USGS Earthquakes MCP show me real-time data?

Yes, it pulls live seismic feeds from the USGS network, giving you immediate visibility into tremors as they happen. This is perfect for staying updated on active seismic zones without constant manual searching.

Can I use the USGS Earthquakes MCP to find tremors in a specific city?

You can ask your agent to search a specific area using coordinates or a radius to find local seismic activity. It helps you pinpoint exactly where tremors are occurring in a targeted geographic zone.

Does the USGS Earthquakes MCP include tsunami warnings?

Yes, it can identify immediate hazards and provide human-curated significance ratings for major events. This allows your agent to flag potential coastal risks as they are reported by the USGS.

Can I filter the data by magnitude?

You can specify a minimum Richter threshold to filter out minor tremors and focus on significant seismic events. This makes it easier to cut through the noise and see the major movements.

Is there a limit to how much data I can get?

The query capability can return up to 20,000 events per request, making it great for large-scale historical analysis. You can pull substantial amounts of data for deep research into tectonic shifts.

Do I need a USGS account to use this?

No, this Connector provides a zero-auth integration, so your agent can access the data without needing separate credentials. It works out of the box once you've connected it to your AI client.

Is an API key required?

No! The USGS FDSNWS Event API is completely open and requires zero authentication, making this one of the most accessible and powerful real-time data sources available.

What is the query limit?

The maximum number of events returned per single API query is 20,000. If your time range or boundaries are too wide, the API will fail. Use the count capability first on large searches.

How fast is the data updated?

The USGS typically updates its earthquake data within minutes of an event occurring, making it one of the most reliable sources for near real-time seismic alerts.

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