---
title: ToolRouter — Agent Use Case Guide
description: Step-by-step guide for completing a task with a specific AI agent using ToolRouter.
url: https://toolrouter.com/tools/earthquake-monitor/use-cases/research-historical-data/chatgpt
---
# How to Research Historical Earthquakes with ChatGPT

ChatGPT transforms earthquake data into understandable information by explaining magnitudes in practical terms people can relate to, contextualizing events within tectonic plate dynamics, and helping you assess what seismic activity means for your safety or business operations. It adds the narrative layer that makes raw USGS data meaningful to non-specialists, drafts internal communications about notable events, and helps teams make informed decisions without requiring everyone to become a seismology expert.

## Setup

{"mcpServers":{"toolrouter":{"command":"npx","args":["-y","toolrouter-mcp"]}}}

## Steps

1. Configure ToolRouter in ChatGPT
2. Ask: "Get earthquake data for the past week and analyze patterns"
3. ChatGPT returns seismic data with trend analysis
4. Request: "Compare this week's activity to typical levels for these regions"

## Example Prompt

```
Show me earthquake data for California from the past month. Is the activity level elevated compared to the historical average?
```

## Tips

- ChatGPT can contextualize data within broader geological patterns
- Ask for statistical breakdowns by magnitude range
- Request visualizations of depth vs magnitude distribution
