Fireball Event — February 15, 2013

54.8N, 61.1E · Alt: 23.30 km · Vel: 18.60 km/s

Key Takeaway

This fireball event occurred on February 15, 2013 near 54.8N, 61.1E . It released an estimated 441.0000 kilotons of energy. Peak brightness was recorded at an altitude of 23.30 km. Entry velocity was 18.60 km/s.

441.0000 kt
Impact Energy
23.30 km
Altitude
18.60 km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy

Event Location

Event Details

Date/Time (UTC)2013-02-15 03:20:26 UTC
Latitude54.8000000
Longitude61.1000000
Altitude23.30 km (14.5 miles)
Velocity18.60 km/s (41,607 mph)
Impact Energy441.0000 kilotons TNT
Total Radiated Energy0.0 MJ

Energy Context

"441.0000 kilotons — More powerful than several nuclear weapons"

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Other Fireballs in 2013

April 30, 2013
35.5N, 30.7W
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January 25, 2013
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October 12, 2013
19.1S, 25W
3.5000 kt
April 21, 2013
28.1S, 64.6W
2.5000 kt
July 30, 2013
50.2S, 90.2E
1.0000 kt
December 23, 2013
39.5N, 2E
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Frequently Asked Questions

When did this fireball event occur?

This fireball was detected on February 15, 2013 at 03:20:26 UTC.

How powerful was this fireball?

The estimated total impact energy was 441.0000 kilotons of TNT. More powerful than several nuclear weapons.

Where was this fireball detected?

The fireball was detected at coordinates 54.8N, 61.1E at an altitude of 23.30 km (14.5 miles).

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