Surtsey Latitude & Longitude

Island Vestmannaeyjar archipelago, Iceland

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Where is Surtsey?

Surtsey is a young volcanic island in Iceland's Vestmannaeyjar archipelago that formed during volcanic eruptions in the 1960s.

Surtsey is a strictly protected volcanic island used for long-term scientific study of natural colonization and ecological development. Public access is highly restricted, so this page is intended for geographic information rather than visitor guidance.

Surtsey Coordinates

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Latitude 63.30393
Longitude -20.60422
Decimal Coordinates 63.30393, -20.60422
DMS Coordinates 63° 18' 14.15" N, 20° 36' 15.19" W

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Geographic Information

Country Iceland
Region Vestmannaeyjar, South Iceland
Nearby City Vestmannaeyjar
Hemisphere Northern Hemisphere / Western Hemisphere
Time Zone Greenwich Standard Time (UTC+0) IANA: Atlantic/Reykjavik
Coordinate Reference Island reference point
Protection Strictly protected scientific reserve

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Verification source: National Land Survey of Iceland / UNESCO

Coordinates last verified: 01 Oct 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

The coordinates of Surtsey are 63.30393, -20.60422.
The latitude of Surtsey is 63.30393.
The longitude of Surtsey is -20.60422.
Surtsey is located in Vestmannaeyjar archipelago, Iceland.
These coordinates can be used in GPS devices, Google Maps, GIS software, navigation systems, geographic research and location-based applications.