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how deep is the caribbean sea

The Caribbean Sea is on average about 2,200 meters (around 7,200 feet) deep, and its deepest point reaches roughly 7,686 meters (about 25,200 feet) in the Cayman Trough between Jamaica and the Cayman Islands.

Quick Scoop

  • The average depth of the Caribbean Sea is about 2,200 meters (≈7,220 feet) below sea level.
  • The deepest spot is the Cayman Trough (also called Bartlett Deep), plunging to about 7,686 meters (≈25,217–25,220 feet).
  • This trench lies between Jamaica, Cuba, and the Cayman Islands and is one of the deepest places on Earth’s ocean floor.

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