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depth
Nautical the distance from the top of a ship's keel to the top of a particular deck
depth [depth]
(naval architecture)
The vertical distance amidships from the upper surface of the flat plate keel to the underside of the plating of a specified deck at ship's side.
(oceanography)
The vertical distance from a specified sea level to the sea floor.
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According to the Department, which belongs to the Agriculture Ministry, the earthquakeeIUs epicentre was located in the Prastio Kellakiou region of Limassol with a focal depth of 15 kilometres.
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