diff --git a/init.lua b/init.lua
index aaec842..497ae12 100644
--- a/init.lua
+++ b/init.lua
@@ -40,7 +40,7 @@ nether.path           = minetest.get_modpath(nether.modname)
 nether.get_translator = S
 
 -- Settings
-nether.DEPTH                      = -5000 -- The y location of the Nether
+nether.DEPTH                      = -25000 -- The y location of the Nether
 nether.FASTTRAVEL_FACTOR          =     8 -- 10 could be better value for Minetest, since there's no sprint, but ex-Minecraft players will be mathing for 8
 nether.PORTAL_BOOK_LOOT_WEIGHTING =   0.9 -- Likelyhood of finding the Book of Portals (guide) in dungeon chests. Set to 0 to disable.
 nether.NETHER_REALM_ENABLED       =  true -- Setting to false disables the Nether and Nether portal
@@ -161,4 +161,4 @@ The expedition parties have found no diamonds or gold, and after an experienced
 		end
 
 	})
-end
\ No newline at end of file
+end