Japan Volcano AlertsHome › World volcanoes › Iceland
Eldey: eruption history
Elevation70 m
TypeFissure vent
Confirmed eruptions5#18 of 35 in country
Latest eruption1926-06-05
Largest VEI4
Location63.73, -23.00
Eruptions per century (since 1500)
0
0
0
1
1
0
By VEI
1
1
1
1
1
Eruptions (latest first, up to 60)
| Start | VEI | End | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1926-06-05 | 0 | – | Reykjaneshryggur (NE of Eldey) |
| 1879-05-30 | 1 | 1879 | Reykjaneshryggur (Geirfugladrangur) |
| 1422 | 2 | – | Reykjaneshryggur (Geirfuglasker-Eldey area) |
| 1340 | 3 | – | Reykjaneshryggur |
| 1211-08-31 | 4 | – | Reykjaneshryggur |
Nearby volcanoes
| Volcano | Distance | Eruptions |
|---|---|---|
| Reykjanes | 17 km | 22 |
| Fagradalsfjall | 41 km | 3 |
| Krysuvik-Trolladyngja | 50 km | 11 |
| Brennisteinsfjoll | 64 km | 9 |
| Hengill | 87 km | 13 |
| Hromundartindur | 90 km | 0 |
| Grimsnes | 109 km | 11 |
| Snaefellsjokull | 125 km | 10 |
Eruption records from the Smithsonian Global Volcanism Program; older eruptions may be missing. VEI = Volcanic Explosivity Index (0–8). For current alerts, check the official agency.