Fireball Event — May 15, 2012

61.8S, 135.5W · Alt: 33.30 km · Vel: 17.10 km/s

Key Takeaway

This fireball event occurred on May 15, 2012 near 61.8S, 135.5W . It released an estimated 0.3900 kilotons of energy. Peak brightness was recorded at an altitude of 33.30 km. Entry velocity was 17.10 km/s.

0.3900 kt
Impact Energy
33.30 km
Altitude
17.10 km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy

Event Location

Event Details

Date/Time (UTC)2012-05-15 11:04:17 UTC
Latitude-61.8000000
Longitude-135.5000000
Altitude33.30 km (20.7 miles)
Velocity17.10 km/s (38,252 mph)
Impact Energy0.3900 kilotons TNT
Total Radiated Energy0.0 MJ

Energy Context

"0.3900 kilotons — Equivalent to 390 tons of TNT"

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did this fireball event occur?

This fireball was detected on May 15, 2012 at 11:04:17 UTC.

How powerful was this fireball?

The estimated total impact energy was 0.3900 kilotons of TNT. Equivalent to 390 tons of TNT.

Where was this fireball detected?

The fireball was detected at coordinates 61.8S, 135.5W at an altitude of 33.30 km (20.7 miles).

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