Major Oceanic Trenches
| Trench | Ocean | Depth |
|---|---|---|
| Mariana Trench | Pacific Ocean | 11,033 m (36,198 ft) |
| Tonga Trench | Pacific Ocean | 10,882 m (35,702 ft) |
| Kuril–Kamchatka Trench | Pacific Ocean | 10,542 m (34,587 ft) |
| Philippine Trench | Pacific Ocean | 10,540 m (34,580 ft) |
| Kermadec Trench | Pacific Ocean | 10,047 m (32,963 ft) |
| Izu-Bonin Trench (Izu-Ogasawara Trench) | Pacific Ocean | 9,780 m (32,090 ft) |
| Japan Trench | Pacific Ocean | 9,000 m (30,000 ft) |
| Puerto Rico Trench | Atlantic Ocean | 8,800 m (28,900 ft) |
| Peru-Chile Trench or Atacama Trench | Pacific Ocean | 8,065 m (26,460 ft) |
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