Fireball Event — April 15, 1988

4.1S, 124.3E

Key Takeaway

This fireball event occurred on April 15, 1988 near 4.1S, 124.3E . It released an estimated 14.0000 kilotons of energy.

14.0000 kt
Impact Energy
— km
Altitude
— km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy

Event Location

Event Details

Date/Time (UTC)1988-04-15 03:03:10 UTC
Latitude-4.1000000
Longitude124.3000000
Altitude—
Velocity—
Impact Energy14.0000 kilotons TNT
Total Radiated Energy0.0 MJ

Energy Context

"14.0000 kilotons — Equivalent to 14,000 tons of TNT"

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November 17, 2021
6.8S, 119.1E
0.0890 kt
February 6, 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

When did this fireball event occur?

This fireball was detected on April 15, 1988 at 03:03:10 UTC.

How powerful was this fireball?

The estimated total impact energy was 14.0000 kilotons of TNT. Equivalent to 14,000 tons of TNT.

Where was this fireball detected?

The fireball was detected at coordinates 4.1S, 124.3E.

Data from NASA/JPL Center for Near Earth Object Studies (CNEOS). This site is not affiliated with NASA or JPL.