Fireball Event — April 22, 2019

48.8S, 67.8E · Alt: 33.30 km · Vel: 11.40 km/s

Key Takeaway

This fireball event occurred on April 22, 2019 near 48.8S, 67.8E . It released an estimated 0.3700 kilotons of energy. Peak brightness was recorded at an altitude of 33.30 km. Entry velocity was 11.40 km/s.

0.3700 kt
Impact Energy
33.30 km
Altitude
11.40 km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy

Event Location

Event Details

Date/Time (UTC)2019-04-22 21:42:10 UTC
Latitude-48.8000000
Longitude67.8000000
Altitude33.30 km (20.7 miles)
Velocity11.40 km/s (25,501 mph)
Impact Energy0.3700 kilotons TNT
Total Radiated Energy0.0 MJ

Energy Context

"0.3700 kilotons — Equivalent to 370 tons of TNT"

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Other Fireballs in 2019

June 22, 2019
14.9N, 66.2W
6.0000 kt
February 18, 2019
15.5S, 25.3E
4.3000 kt
February 1, 2019
22.5N, 83.8W
1.7000 kt
May 21, 2019
38.8S, 137.5E
1.6000 kt
July 23, 2019
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October 10, 2019
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Frequently Asked Questions

When did this fireball event occur?

This fireball was detected on April 22, 2019 at 21:42:10 UTC.

How powerful was this fireball?

The estimated total impact energy was 0.3700 kilotons of TNT. Equivalent to 370 tons of TNT.

Where was this fireball detected?

The fireball was detected at coordinates 48.8S, 67.8E at an altitude of 33.30 km (20.7 miles).

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