Fireball Event — June 27, 2016

15.8N, 11.9W · Alt: 33.30 km · Vel: 29.10 km/s

Key Takeaway

This fireball event occurred on June 27, 2016 near 15.8N, 11.9W . It released an estimated 1.1000 kilotons of energy. Peak brightness was recorded at an altitude of 33.30 km. Entry velocity was 29.10 km/s.

1.1000 kt
Impact Energy
33.30 km
Altitude
29.10 km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy

Event Location

Event Details

Date/Time (UTC)2016-06-27 10:02:42 UTC
Latitude15.8000000
Longitude-11.9000000
Altitude33.30 km (20.7 miles)
Velocity29.10 km/s (65,095 mph)
Impact Energy1.1000 kilotons TNT
Total Radiated Energy0.0 MJ

Energy Context

"1.1000 kilotons — Equivalent to 1,100 tons of TNT"

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August 11, 2011
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Other Fireballs in 2016

February 6, 2016
30.4S, 25.5W
13.0000 kt
April 10, 2016
22N, 149E
1.4000 kt
May 16, 2016
3.2N, 6.6E
1.2000 kt
February 21, 2016
36.5N, 37.2W
0.9700 kt
June 5, 2016
17.4S, 138.3E
0.8900 kt
June 2, 2016
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0.6800 kt

Frequently Asked Questions

When did this fireball event occur?

This fireball was detected on June 27, 2016 at 10:02:42 UTC.

How powerful was this fireball?

The estimated total impact energy was 1.1000 kilotons of TNT. Equivalent to 1,100 tons of TNT.

Where was this fireball detected?

The fireball was detected at coordinates 15.8N, 11.9W at an altitude of 33.30 km (20.7 miles).

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