Fireball Event — September 20, 2018

67.3S, 75.1E · Vel: 11.10 km/s

Key Takeaway

This fireball event occurred on September 20, 2018 near 67.3S, 75.1E . It released an estimated 0.1400 kilotons of energy. Entry velocity was 11.10 km/s.

0.1400 kt
Impact Energy
— km
Altitude
11.10 km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy

Event Location

Event Details

Date/Time (UTC)2018-09-20 18:29:03 UTC
Latitude-67.3000000
Longitude75.1000000
Altitude
Velocity11.10 km/s (24,830 mph)
Impact Energy0.1400 kilotons TNT
Total Radiated Energy0.0 MJ

Energy Context

"0.1400 kilotons — Equivalent to 140 tons of TNT"

Frequently Asked Questions

When did this fireball event occur?

This fireball was detected on September 20, 2018 at 18:29:03 UTC.

How powerful was this fireball?

The estimated total impact energy was 0.1400 kilotons of TNT. Equivalent to 140 tons of TNT.

Where was this fireball detected?

The fireball was detected at coordinates 67.3S, 75.1E.

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