Fireball Event — October 7, 2004
27.3S, 71.5E · Alt: 35.00 km · Vel: 19.20 km/s
Key Takeaway
This fireball event occurred on October 7, 2004 near 27.3S, 71.5E . It released an estimated 18.0000 kilotons of energy. Peak brightness was recorded at an altitude of 35.00 km. Entry velocity was 19.20 km/s.
18.0000 kt
Impact Energy
35.00 km
Altitude
19.20 km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy
Event Location
Event Details
| Date/Time (UTC) | 2004-10-07 13:14:43 UTC |
| Latitude | -27.3000000 |
| Longitude | 71.5000000 |
| Altitude | 35.00 km (21.7 miles) |
| Velocity | 19.20 km/s (42,949 mph) |
| Impact Energy | 18.0000 kilotons TNT |
| Total Radiated Energy | 0.0 MJ |
Energy Context
"18.0000 kilotons — Comparable to the Hiroshima bomb (1.2x)"
Nearby Fireballs
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Frequently Asked Questions
When did this fireball event occur?
This fireball was detected on October 7, 2004 at 13:14:43 UTC.
How powerful was this fireball?
The estimated total impact energy was 18.0000 kilotons of TNT. Comparable to the Hiroshima bomb (1.2x).
Where was this fireball detected?
The fireball was detected at coordinates 27.3S, 71.5E at an altitude of 35.00 km (21.7 miles).
Data from NASA/JPL Center for Near Earth Object Studies (CNEOS). This site is not affiliated with NASA or JPL.