Fireball Event — February 4, 2012

32.4N, 0.1E · Alt: 34.20 km · Vel: 12.20 km/s

Key Takeaway

This fireball event occurred on February 4, 2012 near 32.4N, 0.1E . It released an estimated 0.3800 kilotons of energy. Peak brightness was recorded at an altitude of 34.20 km. Entry velocity was 12.20 km/s.

0.3800 kt
Impact Energy
34.20 km
Altitude
12.20 km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy

Event Location

Event Details

Date/Time (UTC)2012-02-04 14:42:51 UTC
Latitude32.4000000
Longitude0.1000000
Altitude34.20 km (21.3 miles)
Velocity12.20 km/s (27,291 mph)
Impact Energy0.3800 kilotons TNT
Total Radiated Energy0.0 MJ

Energy Context

"0.3800 kilotons — Equivalent to 380 tons of TNT"

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did this fireball event occur?

This fireball was detected on February 4, 2012 at 14:42:51 UTC.

How powerful was this fireball?

The estimated total impact energy was 0.3800 kilotons of TNT. Equivalent to 380 tons of TNT.

Where was this fireball detected?

The fireball was detected at coordinates 32.4N, 0.1E at an altitude of 34.20 km (21.3 miles).

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