5 Lowest Points in the world in 2025

5. Qattara Depression: Situated in northwestern Egypt, this depression reaches approximately 133 meters (435 feet) below sea level.

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4. Turpan Depression: Located in the Uygur Autonomous Region of Xinjiang, China, this depression is about 154 meters (505 feet) below sea level.

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3. Lake Assal: Found in Djibouti, this lake lies approximately 155 meters (509 feet) below sea level.

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2. Badwater Basin: Situated in Death Valley, California, USA, this basin reaches about 86 meters (282 feet) below sea level.

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1. Dead Sea Depression: Located between Jordan and Israel, the shoreline of the Dead Sea is approximately 430 meters (1,411 feet) below sea level.

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