Fireball Event — March 4, 2015

15.9S, 88.1E · Alt: 39.80 km · Vel: 18.00 km/s

Key Takeaway

This fireball event occurred on March 4, 2015 near 15.9S, 88.1E . It released an estimated 0.1700 kilotons of energy. Peak brightness was recorded at an altitude of 39.80 km. Entry velocity was 18.00 km/s.

0.1700 kt
Impact Energy
39.80 km
Altitude
18.00 km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy

Event Location

Event Details

Date/Time (UTC)2015-03-04 04:30:05 UTC
Latitude-15.9000000
Longitude88.1000000
Altitude39.80 km (24.7 miles)
Velocity18.00 km/s (40,265 mph)
Impact Energy0.1700 kilotons TNT
Total Radiated Energy0.0 MJ

Energy Context

"0.1700 kilotons — Equivalent to 170 tons of TNT"

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Other Fireballs in 2015

September 7, 2015
14.5N, 98.9E
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June 2, 2015
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June 10, 2015
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June 12, 2015
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October 30, 2015
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April 8, 2015
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Frequently Asked Questions

When did this fireball event occur?

This fireball was detected on March 4, 2015 at 04:30:05 UTC.

How powerful was this fireball?

The estimated total impact energy was 0.1700 kilotons of TNT. Equivalent to 170 tons of TNT.

Where was this fireball detected?

The fireball was detected at coordinates 15.9S, 88.1E at an altitude of 39.80 km (24.7 miles).

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