Fireball Event — February 6, 2016

30.4S, 25.5W · Alt: 31.00 km · Vel: 15.60 km/s

Key Takeaway

This fireball event occurred on February 6, 2016 near 30.4S, 25.5W . It released an estimated 13.0000 kilotons of energy. Peak brightness was recorded at an altitude of 31.00 km. Entry velocity was 15.60 km/s.

13.0000 kt
Impact Energy
31.00 km
Altitude
15.60 km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy

Event Location

Event Details

Date/Time (UTC)2016-02-06 13:55:09 UTC
Latitude-30.4000000
Longitude-25.5000000
Altitude31.00 km (19.3 miles)
Velocity15.60 km/s (34,896 mph)
Impact Energy13.0000 kilotons TNT
Total Radiated Energy0.0 MJ

Energy Context

"13.0000 kilotons — Equivalent to 13,000 tons of TNT"

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Other Fireballs in 2016

April 10, 2016
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May 16, 2016
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June 5, 2016
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Frequently Asked Questions

When did this fireball event occur?

This fireball was detected on February 6, 2016 at 13:55:09 UTC.

How powerful was this fireball?

The estimated total impact energy was 13.0000 kilotons of TNT. Equivalent to 13,000 tons of TNT.

Where was this fireball detected?

The fireball was detected at coordinates 30.4S, 25.5W at an altitude of 31.00 km (19.3 miles).

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