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
Longitude71.5000000
Altitude35.00 km (21.7 miles)
Velocity19.20 km/s (42,949 mph)
Impact Energy18.0000 kilotons TNT
Total Radiated Energy0.0 MJ

Energy Context

"18.0000 kilotons — Comparable to the Hiroshima bomb (1.2x)"

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.