Fireball Event — February 19, 2016
0.7N, 11.6W · Alt: 39.40 km · Vel: 15.50 km/s
Key Takeaway
This fireball event occurred on February 19, 2016 near 0.7N, 11.6W . It released an estimated 0.5600 kilotons of energy. Peak brightness was recorded at an altitude of 39.40 km. Entry velocity was 15.50 km/s.
0.5600 kt
Impact Energy
39.40 km
Altitude
15.50 km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy
Event Location
Event Details
| Date/Time (UTC) | 2016-02-19 08:15:02 UTC |
| Latitude | 0.7000000 |
| Longitude | -11.6000000 |
| Altitude | 39.40 km (24.5 miles) |
| Velocity | 15.50 km/s (34,673 mph) |
| Impact Energy | 0.5600 kilotons TNT |
| Total Radiated Energy | 0.0 MJ |
Energy Context
"0.5600 kilotons — Equivalent to 560 tons of TNT"
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Frequently Asked Questions
When did this fireball event occur?
This fireball was detected on February 19, 2016 at 08:15:02 UTC.
How powerful was this fireball?
The estimated total impact energy was 0.5600 kilotons of TNT. Equivalent to 560 tons of TNT.
Where was this fireball detected?
The fireball was detected at coordinates 0.7N, 11.6W at an altitude of 39.40 km (24.5 miles).
Data from NASA/JPL Center for Near Earth Object Studies (CNEOS). This site is not affiliated with NASA or JPL.