Fireball Event — July 31, 2013

31.8S, 137.1E · Alt: 29.10 km · Vel: 17.80 km/s

Key Takeaway

This fireball event occurred on July 31, 2013 near 31.8S, 137.1E . It released an estimated 0.2200 kilotons of energy. Peak brightness was recorded at an altitude of 29.10 km. Entry velocity was 17.80 km/s.

0.2200 kt
Impact Energy
29.10 km
Altitude
17.80 km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy

Event Location

Event Details

Date/Time (UTC)2013-07-31 03:50:13 UTC
Latitude-31.8000000
Longitude137.1000000
Altitude29.10 km (18.1 miles)
Velocity17.80 km/s (39,818 mph)
Impact Energy0.2200 kilotons TNT
Total Radiated Energy0.0 MJ

Energy Context

"0.2200 kilotons — Equivalent to 220 tons of TNT"

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May 6, 2021
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May 21, 2019
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1.6000 kt
November 19, 2017
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March 19, 2019
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Other Fireballs in 2013

February 15, 2013
54.8N, 61.1E
441.0000 kt
April 30, 2013
35.5N, 30.7W
9.8000 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

Frequently Asked Questions

When did this fireball event occur?

This fireball was detected on July 31, 2013 at 03:50:13 UTC.

How powerful was this fireball?

The estimated total impact energy was 0.2200 kilotons of TNT. Equivalent to 220 tons of TNT.

Where was this fireball detected?

The fireball was detected at coordinates 31.8S, 137.1E at an altitude of 29.10 km (18.1 miles).

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