Fireball Event — March 15, 2009

21.7S, 98.6W

0.1100 kt
Impact Energy
— km
Altitude
— km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy

Event Location

Event Details

Date/Time (UTC)2009-03-15 05:44:33 UTC
Latitude-21.7000000
Longitude-98.6000000
Altitude—
Velocity—
Impact Energy0.1100 kilotons TNT
Total Radiated Energy0.0 MJ

Energy Context

"0.1100 kilotons — Equivalent to 110 tons of TNT"

Nearby Fireballs

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20S, 103.8W
0.0810 kt
November 20, 2022
17S, 95.7W
0.1800 kt
August 22, 2019
24.4S, 92.9W
0.0730 kt
December 16, 2025
24.1S, 92.4W
0.2900 kt
March 3, 2014
29S, 94.9W
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October 21, 2020
29.7S, 93.9W
0.1100 kt

Other Fireballs in 2009

October 8, 2009
4.2S, 120.6E
33.0000 kt
November 21, 2009
22S, 29.2E
20.0000 kt
February 7, 2009
56.6N, 69.8E
3.5000 kt
September 4, 2009
42.5N, 110E
2.3000 kt
November 18, 2009
40.4N, 113.2W
1.8000 kt
July 16, 2009
24.4S, 59.8W
1.8000 kt

Frequently Asked Questions

When did this fireball event occur?

This fireball was detected on March 15, 2009 at 05:44:33 UTC.

How powerful was this fireball?

The estimated total impact energy was 0.1100 kilotons of TNT. Equivalent to 110 tons of TNT.

Where was this fireball detected?

The fireball was detected at coordinates 21.7S, 98.6W.

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