Fireball Event — February 21, 2018
13.5S, 37.1W · Alt: 31.50 km · Vel: 13.10 km/s
Key Takeaway
This fireball event occurred on February 21, 2018 near 13.5S, 37.1W . It released an estimated 0.2400 kilotons of energy. Peak brightness was recorded at an altitude of 31.50 km. Entry velocity was 13.10 km/s.
0.2400 kt
Impact Energy
31.50 km
Altitude
13.10 km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy
Event Location
Event Details
| Date/Time (UTC) | 2018-02-21 01:28:03 UTC |
| Latitude | -13.5000000 |
| Longitude | -37.1000000 |
| Altitude | 31.50 km (19.6 miles) |
| Velocity | 13.10 km/s (29,304 mph) |
| Impact Energy | 0.2400 kilotons TNT |
| Total Radiated Energy | 0.0 MJ |
Energy Context
"0.2400 kilotons — Equivalent to 240 tons of TNT"
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Frequently Asked Questions
When did this fireball event occur?
This fireball was detected on February 21, 2018 at 01:28:03 UTC.
How powerful was this fireball?
The estimated total impact energy was 0.2400 kilotons of TNT. Equivalent to 240 tons of TNT.
Where was this fireball detected?
The fireball was detected at coordinates 13.5S, 37.1W at an altitude of 31.50 km (19.6 miles).
Data from NASA/JPL Center for Near Earth Object Studies (CNEOS). This site is not affiliated with NASA or JPL.