However, it's important to note that this thickness can vary depending on the age and location of the crust:
* Younger oceanic crust: Near mid-ocean ridges where new crust is formed, it's generally thinner, around 5-6 km.
* Older oceanic crust: As oceanic crust moves away from the ridge and cools, it gets thicker, reaching around 7-10 km.
Keep in mind that this is just an average. There can be significant local variations in thickness.