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How far below sea level was the Dead Sea’s surface in the mid-2010s?

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White salt deposits cover rocks along the shore of the Dead Sea near Masada, Israel, with green water and dramatic cloudy sky in the background. — Dead Sea Salt deposits at the Dead Sea near Masada, Israel.

In the mid-2010s, the surface of the Dead Sea was approximately 1,410 feet (430 metres) below sea level.12

This elevation reflects a significant decline from the mid-20th century, when the surface level was measured at about 1,300 feet (400 metres) below sea level. This drop is primarily attributed to human activities, including the diversion of the Jordan River and the commercial use of the lake's water.12