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
Latitude4.1000000
Longitude14.0000000
Altitude59.00 km (36.7 miles)
Velocity11.60 km/s (25,949 mph)
Impact Energy4.9000 kilotons TNT
Total Radiated Energy0.0 MJ

Energy Context

"4.9000 kilotons — Equivalent to 4,900 tons of TNT"

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.