Fireball Event — May 25, 2011
4.1N, 14E · Alt: 59.00 km · Vel: 11.60 km/s
Key Takeaway
This fireball event occurred on May 25, 2011 near 4.1N, 14E . It released an estimated 4.9000 kilotons of energy. Peak brightness was recorded at an altitude of 59.00 km. Entry velocity was 11.60 km/s.
4.9000 kt
Impact Energy
59.00 km
Altitude
11.60 km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy
Event Location
Event Details
| Date/Time (UTC) | 2011-05-25 05:40:02 UTC |
| Latitude | 4.1000000 |
| Longitude | 14.0000000 |
| Altitude | 59.00 km (36.7 miles) |
| Velocity | 11.60 km/s (25,949 mph) |
| Impact Energy | 4.9000 kilotons TNT |
| Total Radiated Energy | 0.0 MJ |
Energy Context
"4.9000 kilotons — Equivalent to 4,900 tons of TNT"
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Frequently Asked Questions
When did this fireball event occur?
This fireball was detected on May 25, 2011 at 05:40:02 UTC.
How powerful was this fireball?
The estimated total impact energy was 4.9000 kilotons of TNT. Equivalent to 4,900 tons of TNT.
Where was this fireball detected?
The fireball was detected at coordinates 4.1N, 14E at an altitude of 59.00 km (36.7 miles).
Data from NASA/JPL Center for Near Earth Object Studies (CNEOS). This site is not affiliated with NASA or JPL.