How to Monitor Recent Earthquakes with Claude
Monitor recent earthquakes with Claude and ToolRouter. Real-time seismic data at your fingertips.
Tool
Claude turns raw seismic data into actionable intelligence by analyzing earthquake patterns, comparing current activity against historical baselines for specific regions, and reasoning through what the numbers mean for safety and operations. It identifies geographic clusters, flags unusual activity levels, calculates proximity to population centers, and helps you understand whether a given week of seismic events represents normal background activity or something that warrants closer attention and possible response.
Connect ToolRouter to Claude
1Open connector settings Open Settings
2Add a custom connector with these details
Name
ToolRouterURL
https://api.toolrouter.com/mcp3Let Claude set you up Open Claude
Steps
Once connected (see setup above), use the Earthquake Monitor tool:
- Ask Claude: "Get recent earthquakes using earthquake-monitor"
- Claude returns the latest seismic events with magnitude, location, and depth
- Ask: "Which of these are magnitude 4.0 or above?"
Example Prompt
Try this with Claude using the Earthquake Monitor tool
Show me all earthquakes from the last 24 hours. Highlight any above magnitude 5.0 and tell me which populated areas are nearest.
Tips
- Filter by minimum magnitude to focus on significant events only
- Ask Claude to sort results by magnitude or distance from a specific city
- Run this query regularly to build awareness of seismic patterns in your region