Fireball Event — October 15, 2017
65.2S, 128.2E · Alt: 24.10 km · Vel: 15.90 km/s
Key Takeaway
This fireball event occurred on October 15, 2017 near 65.2S, 128.2E . It released an estimated 0.1100 kilotons of energy. Peak brightness was recorded at an altitude of 24.10 km. Entry velocity was 15.90 km/s.
0.1100 kt
Impact Energy
24.10 km
Altitude
15.90 km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy
Event Location
Event Details
| Date/Time (UTC) | 2017-10-15 04:33:16 UTC |
| Latitude | -65.2000000 |
| Longitude | 128.2000000 |
| Altitude | 24.10 km (15 miles) |
| Velocity | 15.90 km/s (35,567 mph) |
| Impact Energy | 0.1100 kilotons TNT |
| Total Radiated Energy | 0.0 MJ |
Energy Context
"0.1100 kilotons — Equivalent to 110 tons of TNT"
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Frequently Asked Questions
When did this fireball event occur?
This fireball was detected on October 15, 2017 at 04:33:16 UTC.
How powerful was this fireball?
The estimated total impact energy was 0.1100 kilotons of TNT. Equivalent to 110 tons of TNT.
Where was this fireball detected?
The fireball was detected at coordinates 65.2S, 128.2E at an altitude of 24.10 km (15 miles).
Data from NASA/JPL Center for Near Earth Object Studies (CNEOS). This site is not affiliated with NASA or JPL.