Fireball Event — September 13, 2011

19.9S, 13.8W · Alt: 21.30 km · Vel: 16.70 km/s

Key Takeaway

This fireball event occurred on September 13, 2011 near 19.9S, 13.8W . It released an estimated 0.2100 kilotons of energy. Peak brightness was recorded at an altitude of 21.30 km. Entry velocity was 16.70 km/s.

0.2100 kt
Impact Energy
21.30 km
Altitude
16.70 km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy

Event Location

Event Details

Date/Time (UTC)2011-09-13 23:36:47 UTC
Latitude-19.9000000
Longitude-13.8000000
Altitude21.30 km (13.2 miles)
Velocity16.70 km/s (37,357 mph)
Impact Energy0.2100 kilotons TNT
Total Radiated Energy0.0 MJ

Energy Context

"0.2100 kilotons — Equivalent to 210 tons of TNT"

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February 7, 2017
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Other Fireballs in 2011

May 25, 2011
4.1N, 14E
4.9000 kt
April 17, 2011
1.4N, 126.6W
0.7500 kt
April 27, 2011
1.4N, 126.6W
0.6100 kt
April 6, 2011
71.1N, 43.5W
0.4500 kt
December 19, 2011
30.2S, 52.6E
0.4300 kt
August 11, 2011
18.6N, 5.1W
0.3100 kt

Frequently Asked Questions

When did this fireball event occur?

This fireball was detected on September 13, 2011 at 23:36:47 UTC.

How powerful was this fireball?

The estimated total impact energy was 0.2100 kilotons of TNT. Equivalent to 210 tons of TNT.

Where was this fireball detected?

The fireball was detected at coordinates 19.9S, 13.8W at an altitude of 21.30 km (13.2 miles).

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