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title: ToolRouter — Use Case
description: Step-by-step guide for a real-world ToolRouter use case with agent-specific instructions.
url: https://toolrouter.com/tools/earthquake-monitor/use-cases/research-historical-data
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# Research Historical Earthquake Data

Understanding earthquake risk requires looking at historical patterns, not just today's events. Researchers, urban planners, and insurance analysts study past seismic activity to assess which areas are most vulnerable, how frequently significant events occur, and whether activity is increasing or decreasing in a given region.

The recent skill provides access to earthquake records that support this kind of analysis. Query specific time periods and regions to build datasets for risk modeling, academic research, or infrastructure planning. The structured data includes precise coordinates, depth measurements, and magnitudes that feed directly into statistical analysis and visualization tools.

**Tool:** [Earthquake Monitor](https://toolrouter.com/tools/earthquake-monitor)
**Skills:** recent

## Agent Guides

- [How to Research Historical Earthquakes with Claude](https://toolrouter.com/tools/earthquake-monitor/use-cases/research-historical-data/claude): Guide for Claude
- [How to Research Historical Earthquakes with ChatGPT](https://toolrouter.com/tools/earthquake-monitor/use-cases/research-historical-data/chatgpt): Guide for ChatGPT
- [How to Research Historical Earthquakes with Copilot](https://toolrouter.com/tools/earthquake-monitor/use-cases/research-historical-data/copilot): Guide for Copilot
- [How to Research Historical Earthquakes with OpenClaw](https://toolrouter.com/tools/earthquake-monitor/use-cases/research-historical-data/openclaw): Guide for OpenClaw
