Earthquakes & Water / USGS data for AI agents
USGS geophysical data: earthquake feeds, custom earthquake search and event detail, plus real-time streamgage water data. Where the upstream source provides it, the response includes a timestamp or freshness note.
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How to connect
These Earthquakes & Water / USGS tools use the same LiveDataLink endpoint as the rest of the catalog. Add it to an MCP client that supports Streamable HTTP and include your bearer key. Each source has its own coverage, update schedule, and credential requirements; those limits are listed in the catalog and response notes.
{
"mcpServers": {
"livedatalink": {
"url": "https://livedatalink.ai/mcp",
"headers": { "Authorization": "Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" }
}
}
}Once connected, call any tool below. The free tier covers 1,000 queries each month across the 377-tool catalog, with no credit card.
Earthquakes & Water / USGS tools (4)
| usgs_earthquake_feed | USGS earthquake summary feed by period (hour/day/week/month) and minimum magnitude, worldwide. |
| usgs_earthquake_search | Custom earthquake search (USGS fdsnws) by magnitude, time range, and bounding box. |
| usgs_earthquake_detail | Full detail for an earthquake event by USGS ID: origin, magnitude, focal mechanism, shake-map, tsunami flag. |
| usgs_water_realtime | Real-time USGS streamgage water data by site, state, or parameter (streamflow, gage height). |
Common queries this domain answers: usgs · earthquake · seismic · magnitude · quake · tremor · water · streamflow · gage height · streamgage · nwis · hydrology · flood stage · drought · river level.
Why LiveDataLink for Earthquakes & Water / USGS
- One key, 81 domains. These tools sit alongside FMCSA carrier safety, sanctions screening, SEC filings, courts, Census, and FRED through the same endpoint. Source coverage and credentials vary by tool.
- Check source terms. Sourced from USGS; review its attribution and redistribution rules before shipping results.
- For agent workflows. Read-only annotated MCP tools over Streamable HTTP with Bearer auth. Use them with clients that support this transport, including compatible Claude, Cursor, and n8n setups.
FAQ
- What can I look up in Earthquakes & Water / USGS?
- USGS geophysical data: earthquake feeds, custom earthquake search and event detail, plus real-time streamgage water data. The catalog has 4 tools, including usgs_earthquake_feed, usgs_earthquake_search, usgs_earthquake_detail, usgs_water_realtime. They are available over the Model Context Protocol at https://livedatalink.ai/mcp. Coverage and update timing come from USGS.
- How do I connect these tools?
- Add https://livedatalink.ai/mcp as a Streamable HTTP MCP server in Claude, Cursor, n8n, or another compatible client, then send an "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" header. A free key includes 1,000 queries/month with no card at https://livedatalink.ai/signup/free. The same key works across domains, although some upstream sources have their own credentials or limits.
- Can I reuse the results in my product?
- That depends on USGS's terms. Check its attribution and redistribution rules before shipping results to customers. LiveDataLink's free tier includes 1,000 queries/month, and paid plans start at $10/month.