Fireball Event — October 12, 2013

19.1S, 25W · Alt: 22.20 km · Vel: 12.80 km/s

Key Takeaway

This fireball event occurred on October 12, 2013 near 19.1S, 25W . It released an estimated 3.5000 kilotons of energy. Peak brightness was recorded at an altitude of 22.20 km. Entry velocity was 12.80 km/s.

3.5000 kt
Impact Energy
22.20 km
Altitude
12.80 km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy

Event Location

Event Details

Date/Time (UTC)2013-10-12 16:06:45 UTC
Latitude-19.1000000
Longitude-25.0000000
Altitude22.20 km (13.8 miles)
Velocity12.80 km/s (28,633 mph)
Impact Energy3.5000 kilotons TNT
Total Radiated Energy0.0 MJ

Energy Context

"3.5000 kilotons — Equivalent to 3,500 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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April 21, 2013
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July 30, 2013
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Frequently Asked Questions

When did this fireball event occur?

This fireball was detected on October 12, 2013 at 16:06:45 UTC.

How powerful was this fireball?

The estimated total impact energy was 3.5000 kilotons of TNT. Equivalent to 3,500 tons of TNT.

Where was this fireball detected?

The fireball was detected at coordinates 19.1S, 25W at an altitude of 22.20 km (13.8 miles).

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