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Deepest Ocean Points

The Deepest Points in Each Ocean

By , About.com Guide

Deepest Point in the World (and Pacific Ocean)
Challenger Deep, Mariana Trench, Western Pacific Ocean: -36,070 feet / -10,994 meters

Deepest Point in the Atlantic Ocean
Puerto Rico Trench: -28,374 feet / -8648 meters

Deepest Point in the Arctic Ocean
Eurasia Basin: -17,881 feet / -5450 meters

Deepest Point in the Indian Ocean
Java Trench: -23,376 feet / -7125 meters

Deepest Point in the Southern Ocean
Southern end of the South Sandwich Trench: -23,736 feet / -7235 meters

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