Fireball Event — February 18, 2019
15.5S, 25.3E · Alt: 26.00 km · Vel: 20.80 km/s
Key Takeaway
This fireball event occurred on February 18, 2019 near 15.5S, 25.3E . It released an estimated 4.3000 kilotons of energy. Peak brightness was recorded at an altitude of 26.00 km. Entry velocity was 20.80 km/s.
4.3000 kt
Impact Energy
26.00 km
Altitude
20.80 km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy
Event Location
Event Details
| Date/Time (UTC) | 2019-02-18 10:00:42 UTC |
| Latitude | -15.5000000 |
| Longitude | 25.3000000 |
| Altitude | 26.00 km (16.2 miles) |
| Velocity | 20.80 km/s (46,528 mph) |
| Impact Energy | 4.3000 kilotons TNT |
| Total Radiated Energy | 0.0 MJ |
Energy Context
"4.3000 kilotons — Equivalent to 4,300 tons of TNT"
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Frequently Asked Questions
When did this fireball event occur?
This fireball was detected on February 18, 2019 at 10:00:42 UTC.
How powerful was this fireball?
The estimated total impact energy was 4.3000 kilotons of TNT. Equivalent to 4,300 tons of TNT.
Where was this fireball detected?
The fireball was detected at coordinates 15.5S, 25.3E at an altitude of 26.00 km (16.2 miles).
Data from NASA/JPL Center for Near Earth Object Studies (CNEOS). This site is not affiliated with NASA or JPL.