Fireball Event — April 19, 2018

22.2S, 72.6E · Alt: 31.50 km · Vel: 10.90 km/s

Key Takeaway

This fireball event occurred on April 19, 2018 near 22.2S, 72.6E . It released an estimated 1.2000 kilotons of energy. Peak brightness was recorded at an altitude of 31.50 km. Entry velocity was 10.90 km/s.

1.2000 kt
Impact Energy
31.50 km
Altitude
10.90 km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy

Event Location

Event Details

Date/Time (UTC)2018-04-19 13:39:39 UTC
Latitude-22.2000000
Longitude72.6000000
Altitude31.50 km (19.6 miles)
Velocity10.90 km/s (24,383 mph)
Impact Energy1.2000 kilotons TNT
Total Radiated Energy0.0 MJ

Energy Context

"1.2000 kilotons — Equivalent to 1,200 tons of TNT"

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Other Fireballs in 2018

December 18, 2018
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June 21, 2018
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September 25, 2018
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July 25, 2018
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November 20, 2018
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Frequently Asked Questions

When did this fireball event occur?

This fireball was detected on April 19, 2018 at 13:39:39 UTC.

How powerful was this fireball?

The estimated total impact energy was 1.2000 kilotons of TNT. Equivalent to 1,200 tons of TNT.

Where was this fireball detected?

The fireball was detected at coordinates 22.2S, 72.6E 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.