Fireball Event — June 28, 2014

18.9N, 141.2E · Alt: 26.30 km · Vel: 12.40 km/s

Key Takeaway

This fireball event occurred on June 28, 2014 near 18.9N, 141.2E . It released an estimated 0.6700 kilotons of energy. Peak brightness was recorded at an altitude of 26.30 km. Entry velocity was 12.40 km/s.

0.6700 kt
Impact Energy
26.30 km
Altitude
12.40 km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy

Event Location

Event Details

Date/Time (UTC)2014-06-28 02:40:05 UTC
Latitude18.9000000
Longitude141.2000000
Altitude26.30 km (16.3 miles)
Velocity12.40 km/s (27,738 mph)
Impact Energy0.6700 kilotons TNT
Total Radiated Energy0.0 MJ

Energy Context

"0.6700 kilotons — Equivalent to 670 tons of TNT"

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Other Fireballs in 2014

August 23, 2014
61.7S, 132.6E
7.6000 kt
May 8, 2014
36.9S, 87.3E
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November 28, 2014
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February 13, 2014
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1.5000 kt
March 18, 2014
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May 16, 2014
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Frequently Asked Questions

When did this fireball event occur?

This fireball was detected on June 28, 2014 at 02:40:05 UTC.

How powerful was this fireball?

The estimated total impact energy was 0.6700 kilotons of TNT. Equivalent to 670 tons of TNT.

Where was this fireball detected?

The fireball was detected at coordinates 18.9N, 141.2E at an altitude of 26.30 km (16.3 miles).

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