how deep is the red sea

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The Red Sea has an average depth of about 490 meters (1,610 feet). Its maximum depth is found in the central Suakin Trough, reaching approximately 3,040 meters (9,970 feet)

. Additionally, about 40% of the Red Sea is relatively shallow, with depths less than 100 meters (330 feet), and about 25% is less than 50 meters (160 feet) deep, featuring extensive shallow shelves that support diverse marine life and coral reefs