usgs-quakes-mcp

What is usgs-quakes-mcp?

usgs-quakes-mcp is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides AI assistants like Claude Desktop with access to the USGS Quakes API, enabling natural language queries for earthquake data.

How to use usgs-quakes-mcp?

Install via Smithery with npx -y @smithery/cli install @blake365/usgs-quakes-mcp --client claude, or manually by cloning the repo and configuring Claude Desktop’s claude_desktop_config.json to point to the built index.js. Once set up, users can ask questions about earthquakes in plain language.

Key features of usgs-quakes-mcp

• Search earthquake data with a wide variety of parameters.
• Get detailed information about a specific earthquake.
• Run queries using natural language.
• Integrates directly with Claude Desktop.
• Uses the official USGS Quakes API.

Use cases of usgs-quakes-mcp

• Asking about earthquakes in a specific region and time period.
• Retrieving details of a known earthquake event.
• Comparing seismic activity across different locations.
• Generating reports from USGS data via conversational AI.

FAQ from usgs-quakes-mcp

What does usgs-quakes-mcp do?

It serves as a bridge between Claude Desktop and the USGS earthquake catalog, allowing users to search for earthquakes and get event details through natural language.

How do I install usgs-quakes-mcp?

You can install it automatically via Smithery or manually by cloning the repository, installing Node.js dependencies (if modifying), and configuring Claude Desktop to run the server.

What are the prerequisites?

Node.js must be installed on your machine. The server is built and ready to use after cloning; no build step is required unless you modify the source code.

How do I connect usgs-quakes-mcp to Claude Desktop?

Add a server entry to claude_desktop_config.json (located in ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/ on macOS or %APPDATA%\Claude\ on Windows) with command: "node" and args pointing to the built index.js file, then restart Claude Desktop.

Can I customize the server?

Yes, you can edit src/index.ts, run npm install and npm run build, then restart Claude Desktop to apply changes.