Fireball Event — January 15, 2012

64.1S, 109.9E · Alt: 26.30 km · Vel: 12.30 km/s

Key Takeaway

This fireball event occurred on January 15, 2012 near 64.1S, 109.9E . It released an estimated 0.0840 kilotons of energy. Peak brightness was recorded at an altitude of 26.30 km. Entry velocity was 12.30 km/s.

0.0840 kt
Impact Energy
26.30 km
Altitude
12.30 km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy

Event Location

Event Details

Date/Time (UTC)2012-01-15 12:26:20 UTC
Latitude-64.1000000
Longitude109.9000000
Altitude26.30 km (16.3 miles)
Velocity12.30 km/s (27,514 mph)
Impact Energy0.0840 kilotons TNT
Total Radiated Energy0.0 MJ

Energy Context

"0.0840 kilotons — Equivalent to 84,000 kg of TNT"

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did this fireball event occur?

This fireball was detected on January 15, 2012 at 12:26:20 UTC.

How powerful was this fireball?

The estimated total impact energy was 0.0840 kilotons of TNT. Equivalent to 84,000 kg of TNT.

Where was this fireball detected?

The fireball was detected at coordinates 64.1S, 109.9E at an altitude of 26.30 km (16.3 miles).

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