Fireball Event — October 4, 2017

28.1N, 99.4E · Alt: 37.00 km · Vel: 14.60 km/s

Key Takeaway

This fireball event occurred on October 4, 2017 near 28.1N, 99.4E . It released an estimated 0.3400 kilotons of energy. Peak brightness was recorded at an altitude of 37.00 km. Entry velocity was 14.60 km/s.

0.3400 kt
Impact Energy
37.00 km
Altitude
14.60 km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy

Event Location

Event Details

Date/Time (UTC)2017-10-04 12:07:05 UTC
Latitude28.1000000
Longitude99.4000000
Altitude37.00 km (23 miles)
Velocity14.60 km/s (32,659 mph)
Impact Energy0.3400 kilotons TNT
Total Radiated Energy0.0 MJ

Energy Context

"0.3400 kilotons — Equivalent to 340 tons of TNT"

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Other Fireballs in 2017

December 15, 2017
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March 11, 2017
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October 26, 2017
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June 20, 2017
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March 9, 2017
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February 18, 2017
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Frequently Asked Questions

When did this fireball event occur?

This fireball was detected on October 4, 2017 at 12:07:05 UTC.

How powerful was this fireball?

The estimated total impact energy was 0.3400 kilotons of TNT. Equivalent to 340 tons of TNT.

Where was this fireball detected?

The fireball was detected at coordinates 28.1N, 99.4E at an altitude of 37.00 km (23 miles).

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