Calypso Deep

The Calypso Deep (Greek Φρέαρ των Οινουσσών ) is a deep sea in the Mediterranean and, with 5,267 m below sea level the lowest point dar.

In the Ionian basin, a part of the Ionian Sea, the Calypso Deep is located southwest of the Greek Peloponnese peninsula, about 58 km west-southwest of the coastal city of Methoni at 36 ° 34 'north latitude and 21 ° 08' east longitude.

South Aegean island arc, the African continental plate subducted under the Eurasian. The subduction is taking place in this case the reason for the depth of the Mediterranean in this area.