Fireball Event — February 12, 2012
31.7S, 54.9E · Alt: 61.00 km
Key Takeaway
This fireball event occurred on February 12, 2012 near 31.7S, 54.9E . It released an estimated 0.6600 kilotons of energy. Peak brightness was recorded at an altitude of 61.00 km.
0.6600 kt
Impact Energy
61.00 km
Altitude
— km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy
Event Location
Event Details
| Date/Time (UTC) | 2012-02-12 05:25:52 UTC |
| Latitude | -31.7000000 |
| Longitude | 54.9000000 |
| Altitude | 61.00 km (37.9 miles) |
| Velocity | — |
| Impact Energy | 0.6600 kilotons TNT |
| Total Radiated Energy | 0.0 MJ |
Energy Context
"0.6600 kilotons — Equivalent to 660 tons of TNT"
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Frequently Asked Questions
When did this fireball event occur?
This fireball was detected on February 12, 2012 at 05:25:52 UTC.
How powerful was this fireball?
The estimated total impact energy was 0.6600 kilotons of TNT. Equivalent to 660 tons of TNT.
Where was this fireball detected?
The fireball was detected at coordinates 31.7S, 54.9E at an altitude of 61.00 km (37.9 miles).
Data from NASA/JPL Center for Near Earth Object Studies (CNEOS). This site is not affiliated with NASA or JPL.