Fireball Event — October 19, 2012

75.4S, 49.6E · Alt: 29.30 km · Vel: 13.20 km/s

Key Takeaway

This fireball event occurred on October 19, 2012 near 75.4S, 49.6E . It released an estimated 0.0940 kilotons of energy. Peak brightness was recorded at an altitude of 29.30 km. Entry velocity was 13.20 km/s.

0.0940 kt
Impact Energy
29.30 km
Altitude
13.20 km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy

Event Location

Event Details

Date/Time (UTC)2012-10-19 16:26:22 UTC
Latitude-75.4000000
Longitude49.6000000
Altitude29.30 km (18.2 miles)
Velocity13.20 km/s (29,528 mph)
Impact Energy0.0940 kilotons TNT
Total Radiated Energy0.0 MJ

Energy Context

"0.0940 kilotons — Equivalent to 94,000 kg of TNT"

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October 2, 2012
8.1S, 111.9W
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October 3, 2012
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Frequently Asked Questions

When did this fireball event occur?

This fireball was detected on October 19, 2012 at 16:26:22 UTC.

How powerful was this fireball?

The estimated total impact energy was 0.0940 kilotons of TNT. Equivalent to 94,000 kg of TNT.

Where was this fireball detected?

The fireball was detected at coordinates 75.4S, 49.6E at an altitude of 29.30 km (18.2 miles).

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