geonet-nz

Fetch GeoNet earthquake, volcano alert, and geohazard news feeds as normalized JSON.

24|6|Updated Apr 10, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/thecolab-ai/.skills --skill geonet-nz
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: geonet-nz
Source: https://github.com/thecolab-ai/.skills/tree/main/skills/geonet-nz
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/thecolab-ai/.skills --skill geonet-nz

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

GeoNet earthquake, volcano, and news information is publicly available but hard for agents to query in a consistent, machine-friendly way.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Recent earthquake search by intensity (MMI): Fetch recent quakes and optionally filter by minimum magnitude, returning a clean JSON structure.
  • Quake detail lookup by publicID: Retrieve structured details for a specific publicID so agents can answer event-specific questions.
  • Volcano alert levels and GeoNet news: Get current volcanic alert levels and recent geohazard bulletins for monitoring and situational awareness.

Quick Start

Ask your agent to run geonet-nz to list the latest earthquakes with MMI at least 3 and return JSON results.

Frequently Asked Questions about geonet-nz

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I programmatically query GeoNet NZ earthquake feeds for AI agents?

Yes, you can retrieve recent New Zealand earthquakes by running a command that filters events by minimum MMI and returns clean, normalized JSON structures for agent processing.

Can I retrieve specific earthquake details from GeoNet using a publicID?

Yes, you can retrieve structured details for a specific event by performing a publicID-based quake detail lookup, which returns normalized JSON data for that event.

How do I get current New Zealand volcano alert levels and geohazard bulletins?

You can fetch current volcanic alert levels and recent geohazard news bulletins by executing the CLI to query the GeoNet public API and convert the results into deterministic JSON output.

Does the GeoNet API CLI require authentication keys or special environment setup?

No authentication or special environment setup is required, as the CLI operates with read-only access to the GeoNet public API to fetch earthquake and volcano data.

What is the best way to convert GeoNet GeoJSON properties to normalized JSON?

The best way to convert GeoNet GeoJSON properties to normalized JSON is using this CLI, which automatically extracts coordinates and properties into machine-friendly JSON structures.