Fireball Event — April 8, 2006

17.3N, 113.2W · Alt: 33.30 km

Key Takeaway

This fireball event occurred on April 8, 2006 near 17.3N, 113.2W . It released an estimated 0.3700 kilotons of energy. Peak brightness was recorded at an altitude of 33.30 km.

0.3700 kt
Impact Energy
33.30 km
Altitude
— km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy

Event Location

Event Details

Date/Time (UTC)2006-04-08 13:16:23 UTC
Latitude17.3000000
Longitude-113.2000000
Altitude33.30 km (20.7 miles)
Velocity—
Impact Energy0.3700 kilotons TNT
Total Radiated Energy0.0 MJ

Energy Context

"0.3700 kilotons — Equivalent to 370 tons of TNT"

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December 9, 2006
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14.0000 kt
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September 2, 2006
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Frequently Asked Questions

When did this fireball event occur?

This fireball was detected on April 8, 2006 at 13:16:23 UTC.

How powerful was this fireball?

The estimated total impact energy was 0.3700 kilotons of TNT. Equivalent to 370 tons of TNT.

Where was this fireball detected?

The fireball was detected at coordinates 17.3N, 113.2W at an altitude of 33.30 km (20.7 miles).

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