Fireball Event — April 30, 2013

35.5N, 30.7W · Alt: 21.20 km · Vel: 12.10 km/s

Key Takeaway

This fireball event occurred on April 30, 2013 near 35.5N, 30.7W . It released an estimated 9.8000 kilotons of energy. Peak brightness was recorded at an altitude of 21.20 km. Entry velocity was 12.10 km/s.

9.8000 kt
Impact Energy
21.20 km
Altitude
12.10 km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy

Event Location

Event Details

Date/Time (UTC)2013-04-30 08:40:37 UTC
Latitude35.5000000
Longitude-30.7000000
Altitude21.20 km (13.2 miles)
Velocity12.10 km/s (27,067 mph)
Impact Energy9.8000 kilotons TNT
Total Radiated Energy0.0 MJ

Energy Context

"9.8000 kilotons — Equivalent to 9,800 tons of TNT"

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Other Fireballs in 2013

February 15, 2013
54.8N, 61.1E
441.0000 kt
January 25, 2013
60.3N, 64.6W
6.9000 kt
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
0.7900 kt

Frequently Asked Questions

When did this fireball event occur?

This fireball was detected on April 30, 2013 at 08:40:37 UTC.

How powerful was this fireball?

The estimated total impact energy was 9.8000 kilotons of TNT. Equivalent to 9,800 tons of TNT.

Where was this fireball detected?

The fireball was detected at coordinates 35.5N, 30.7W at an altitude of 21.20 km (13.2 miles).

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