Fireball Event — March 12, 2013

32.7S, 17.1E · Alt: 26.00 km

Key Takeaway

This fireball event occurred on March 12, 2013 near 32.7S, 17.1E . It released an estimated 0.1000 kilotons of energy. Peak brightness was recorded at an altitude of 26.00 km.

0.1000 kt
Impact Energy
26.00 km
Altitude
— km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy

Event Location

Event Details

Date/Time (UTC)2013-03-12 10:32:59 UTC
Latitude-32.7000000
Longitude17.1000000
Altitude26.00 km (16.2 miles)
Velocity—
Impact Energy0.1000 kilotons TNT
Total Radiated Energy0.0 MJ

Energy Context

"0.1000 kilotons — Equivalent to 100 tons of TNT"

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Other Fireballs in 2013

February 15, 2013
54.8N, 61.1E
441.0000 kt
April 30, 2013
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January 25, 2013
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October 12, 2013
19.1S, 25W
3.5000 kt
April 21, 2013
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2.5000 kt
July 30, 2013
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Frequently Asked Questions

When did this fireball event occur?

This fireball was detected on March 12, 2013 at 10:32:59 UTC.

How powerful was this fireball?

The estimated total impact energy was 0.1000 kilotons of TNT. Equivalent to 100 tons of TNT.

Where was this fireball detected?

The fireball was detected at coordinates 32.7S, 17.1E at an altitude of 26.00 km (16.2 miles).

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