Fireball Event — August 27, 2016
56.9S, 162.2E · Alt: 42.00 km
Key Takeaway
This fireball event occurred on August 27, 2016 near 56.9S, 162.2E . It released an estimated 0.4100 kilotons of energy. Peak brightness was recorded at an altitude of 42.00 km.
0.4100 kt
Impact Energy
42.00 km
Altitude
— km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy
Event Location
Event Details
| Date/Time (UTC) | 2016-08-27 21:45:13 UTC |
| Latitude | -56.9000000 |
| Longitude | 162.2000000 |
| Altitude | 42.00 km (26.1 miles) |
| Velocity | — |
| Impact Energy | 0.4100 kilotons TNT |
| Total Radiated Energy | 0.0 MJ |
Energy Context
"0.4100 kilotons — Equivalent to 410 tons of TNT"
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Frequently Asked Questions
When did this fireball event occur?
This fireball was detected on August 27, 2016 at 21:45:13 UTC.
How powerful was this fireball?
The estimated total impact energy was 0.4100 kilotons of TNT. Equivalent to 410 tons of TNT.
Where was this fireball detected?
The fireball was detected at coordinates 56.9S, 162.2E at an altitude of 42.00 km (26.1 miles).
Data from NASA/JPL Center for Near Earth Object Studies (CNEOS). This site is not affiliated with NASA or JPL.