Indexable route guide

Subnautica 2 Quartz Locations

Find Quartz in Subnautica 2 around Shallows coral domes, caves, and Karakorum areas.

Short answer: Quartz is easiest early in the Shallows around bright coral domes near the Lifepod. Swim inside or under the domes and look upward; later, Observatory Island and Karakorum Power Plant also list Quartz.

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FAQ

What is the safest way to use this route?

Use the short answer for direction, then open the map to verify depth, nearby markers, and confidence before a long route.

Is this official Subnautica 2 data?

No. This is a fan-made planning page with conservative source notes and Early Access uncertainty visible on every marker.

MarkerLocation sourceDepthConfidence
Observatory Island
Biome · Karakorum / Observatory Island		Public wiki sanity check; biome-level context only.
biome-level · biome-level route		0-300mMedium
Last verified: 2026-05-19
Karakorum Power Plant
Biome · Karakorum / Power Plant		Public wiki sanity check; biome-level context only.
biome-level · biome-level route		0-450mMedium
Last verified: 2026-05-19
Shallows
Biome · Coral Gardens / Shallows		Public wiki sanity check; biome-level context only.
biome-level · biome-level route		0-~150mMedium
Last verified: 2026-05-19
Quartz coral domes near Lifepod
Resource · Shallows		Manual public-source sanity check; biome/depth route lead, verify in Early Access.
coral domes around starting Lifepod		0-~150mHigh
Last verified: 2026-05-19