USGS Earthquakes
places:usgs-earthquakes · earthquake.usgs.gov/fdsnws/event/1/ ↗
Real-time and historical earthquakes worldwide from the US Geological Survey.
About the USGS Earthquakes API
USGS Earthquakes API on Apizie: 2 endpoints (Live feed, Search) returned as clean JSON through one API key. 2 endpoints are live now. Call it over REST at https://zieapi.vercel.app/v1/places:usgs-earthquakes/{endpoint} or from Claude, ChatGPT and Cursor through the Apizie MCP server. Free plan: 1,000 requests a month.
| Project key | places:usgs-earthquakes |
|---|---|
| Status | Live |
| Endpoints | 2 |
| Category | Places |
| Source | earthquake.usgs.gov/fdsnws/event/1/ |
| Base URL | https://zieapi.vercel.app/v1/places:usgs-earthquakes/{endpoint} |
| For AI tools | OpenAPI spec · Markdown (what is this?) |
USGS Earthquakes API FAQ
How do I call the USGS Earthquakes API?
Create a free Apizie key, then send GET https://zieapi.vercel.app/v1/places:usgs-earthquakes/feed with the header x-api-key. Every endpoint returns { project, data, timestamp }.
Is the USGS Earthquakes API free on Apizie?
Yes. The Free plan includes 1,000 requests a month at 100 requests a minute, no credit card.
Can AI agents use the USGS Earthquakes API?
Yes. Add the Apizie MCP server (https://zieapi.vercel.app/mcp) to Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or VS Code, then ask in plain language. The agent calls run_scraper with project key places:usgs-earthquakes.
What is the status of the USGS Earthquakes API?
Live: works with just an Apizie key