Fernandina Island

Fernandina Island
(Narborough Island)

Fernandina Island
Geography
Location	Galápagos Islands, Ecuador
Coordinates	0°22′S 91°33′W / 0.37°S 91.55°W / -0.37; -91.55
Archipelago	Galápagos Islands
Area	642 km2 (248 sq mi)
Highest elevation	1,476 m (4843 ft)
Highest point	Volcan La Cumbre
Administration
Ecuador
Province	Galápagos

Fernandina
Fernandina Island (centre) and Isabela Island
Highest point
Peak	Volcan La Cumbre
Elevation	1,476 m (4,843 ft)
Coordinates	0°22′S 91°33′W / 0.37°S 91.55°W / -0.37; -91.55
Geography
Fernandina Galápagos Islands, Ecuador
Geology
Mountain type	Shield volcano
Last eruption	2024[1]

Fernandina Island (Spanish: Isla Fernandina) is the youngest and third largest island in the Galapagos, as well as the furthest west. It has an area of 642 km² (248 sq mi) and a height of 1,476 m (4,843 ft), with a summit caldera about 6.5 km (4.0 mi) wide. It is younger than Isabela, being only less than one million years old since its formation. Like the other islands, it was formed by the Galápagos hotspot. The island is an active shield volcano that has most recently erupted in March 2024.