Fireball Event — February 23, 2016

32.3N, 67.2E · Alt: 44.00 km · Vel: 17.90 km/s

Key Takeaway

This fireball event occurred on February 23, 2016 near 32.3N, 67.2E . It released an estimated 0.1200 kilotons of energy. Peak brightness was recorded at an altitude of 44.00 km. Entry velocity was 17.90 km/s.

0.1200 kt
Impact Energy
44.00 km
Altitude
17.90 km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy

Event Location

Event Details

Date/Time (UTC)2016-02-23 03:59:13 UTC
Latitude32.3000000
Longitude67.2000000
Altitude44.00 km (27.3 miles)
Velocity17.90 km/s (40,041 mph)
Impact Energy0.1200 kilotons TNT
Total Radiated Energy0.0 MJ

Energy Context

"0.1200 kilotons — Equivalent to 120 tons of TNT"

Frequently Asked Questions

When did this fireball event occur?

This fireball was detected on February 23, 2016 at 03:59:13 UTC.

How powerful was this fireball?

The estimated total impact energy was 0.1200 kilotons of TNT. Equivalent to 120 tons of TNT.

Where was this fireball detected?

The fireball was detected at coordinates 32.3N, 67.2E at an altitude of 44.00 km (27.3 miles).

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