Fireball Event — September 24, 2013

10.3S, 164.7W · Alt: 40.70 km

Key Takeaway

This fireball event occurred on September 24, 2013 near 10.3S, 164.7W . It released an estimated 0.4600 kilotons of energy. Peak brightness was recorded at an altitude of 40.70 km.

0.4600 kt
Impact Energy
40.70 km
Altitude
— km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy

Event Location

Event Details

Date/Time (UTC)2013-09-24 15:31:16 UTC
Latitude-10.3000000
Longitude-164.7000000
Altitude40.70 km (25.3 miles)
Velocity—
Impact Energy0.4600 kilotons TNT
Total Radiated Energy0.0 MJ

Energy Context

"0.4600 kilotons — Equivalent to 460 tons of TNT"

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Other Fireballs in 2013

February 15, 2013
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April 30, 2013
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January 25, 2013
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October 12, 2013
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April 21, 2013
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Frequently Asked Questions

When did this fireball event occur?

This fireball was detected on September 24, 2013 at 15:31:16 UTC.

How powerful was this fireball?

The estimated total impact energy was 0.4600 kilotons of TNT. Equivalent to 460 tons of TNT.

Where was this fireball detected?

The fireball was detected at coordinates 10.3S, 164.7W at an altitude of 40.70 km (25.3 miles).

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