Fireball Event — October 2, 2012
8.1S, 111.9W · Alt: 35.00 km · Vel: 15.40 km/s
Key Takeaway
This fireball event occurred on October 2, 2012 near 8.1S, 111.9W . It released an estimated 1.3000 kilotons of energy. Peak brightness was recorded at an altitude of 35.00 km. Entry velocity was 15.40 km/s.
1.3000 kt
Impact Energy
35.00 km
Altitude
15.40 km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy
Event Location
Event Details
| Date/Time (UTC) | 2012-10-02 16:38:38 UTC |
| Latitude | -8.1000000 |
| Longitude | -111.9000000 |
| Altitude | 35.00 km (21.7 miles) |
| Velocity | 15.40 km/s (34,449 mph) |
| Impact Energy | 1.3000 kilotons TNT |
| Total Radiated Energy | 0.0 MJ |
Energy Context
"1.3000 kilotons — Equivalent to 1,300 tons of TNT"
Nearby Fireballs
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Frequently Asked Questions
When did this fireball event occur?
This fireball was detected on October 2, 2012 at 16:38:38 UTC.
How powerful was this fireball?
The estimated total impact energy was 1.3000 kilotons of TNT. Equivalent to 1,300 tons of TNT.
Where was this fireball detected?
The fireball was detected at coordinates 8.1S, 111.9W at an altitude of 35.00 km (21.7 miles).
Data from NASA/JPL Center for Near Earth Object Studies (CNEOS). This site is not affiliated with NASA or JPL.