Fireball Event — March 11, 2015

8N, 119.1E · Alt: 35.20 km · Vel: 19.90 km/s

Key Takeaway

This fireball event occurred on March 11, 2015 near 8N, 119.1E . It released an estimated 0.2300 kilotons of energy. Peak brightness was recorded at an altitude of 35.20 km. Entry velocity was 19.90 km/s.

0.2300 kt
Impact Energy
35.20 km
Altitude
19.90 km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy

Event Location

Event Details

Date/Time (UTC)2015-03-11 06:18:59 UTC
Latitude8.0000000
Longitude119.1000000
Altitude35.20 km (21.9 miles)
Velocity19.90 km/s (44,515 mph)
Impact Energy0.2300 kilotons TNT
Total Radiated Energy0.0 MJ

Energy Context

"0.2300 kilotons — Equivalent to 230 tons of TNT"

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September 7, 2015
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Frequently Asked Questions

When did this fireball event occur?

This fireball was detected on March 11, 2015 at 06:18:59 UTC.

How powerful was this fireball?

The estimated total impact energy was 0.2300 kilotons of TNT. Equivalent to 230 tons of TNT.

Where was this fireball detected?

The fireball was detected at coordinates 8N, 119.1E at an altitude of 35.20 km (21.9 miles).

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