World's Deepest Ocean Trenches

Source: NOAA

World's Deepest Ocean Trenches

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Key Findings

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Mariana Trench leads in Maximum Depth (Meters) with 10,994.

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Average Maximum Depth (Meters): 9,605 · median: 10,295.

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Gap: Mariana Trench is 1.5× larger than Java Trench.

About This Dataset

World's Deepest Ocean Trenches

This chart illustrates the depths of the world's deepest ocean trenches, highlighting the Mariana Trench as the deepest at an astonishing 10,994 meters. Following closely is the Tonga Trench at 10,882 meters, and the Philippine Trench at 10,545 meters. These trenches are not only geological wonders but also play critical roles in oceanic ecosystems and tectonic activity.

Analysis

Mariana Trench heads the table on 10,994, ahead of Tonga Trench (10,882) and Philippine Trench (10,545) in Maximum Depth (Meters). 3,802 separates the highest figure (10,994) from the lowest (7,192) in Maximum Depth (Meters). First and second are separated by 112, so the leader sits inside the field rather than apart from it. Places 3 to 8 are close together, spanning 10,545 to 7,192 Maximum Depth (Meters).

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Numbers, trends & sources behind this chart

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Data Points

8 categories · 1 year

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Top Value

10,994

Mariana Trench

Maximum Depth (Meters) · All Time

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Maximum Depth (Meters)

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All Time

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Methodology & source

Data source: NOAA
Coverage: 8 entities · 8 observations
Measure: Maximum Depth (Meters)
Last updated: 6 September 2026
Compiled by: The ANYSTAT team, from the source above

How the figures are calculated

Values use the measure and unit named on this page. Consult the dataset description and cited source for coverage, definitions and any unit conversions. Displayed values may be rounded for readability.
Entities are ranked highest-first on their value.

Rankings & Full Data

8 records · Maximum Depth (Meters) · ranked by All Time

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#	Category	All Time
🥇	Mariana Trench	10,994
🥈	Tonga Trench	10,882
🥉	Philippine Trench	10,545
4	Kuril-Kamchatka Trench	10,542
5	Kermadec Trench	10,047
6	Puerto Rico Trench	8,376
7	South Sandwich Trench	8,264
8	Java Trench	7,192

Data Sources & References

All external sources cited in this dataset

1 https://oceanservice.noaa.gov/facts/oceandepth.html Visit ↗

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ANYSTAT. (2026). World's Deepest Ocean Trenches [Data set]. Data: NOAA. https://anystat.ai/stats/605/worlds-deepest-ocean-trenches

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