Fireball Event — June 22, 2019

14.9N, 66.2W · Alt: 25.00 km · Vel: 14.90 km/s

Key Takeaway

This fireball event occurred on June 22, 2019 near 14.9N, 66.2W . It released an estimated 6.0000 kilotons of energy. Peak brightness was recorded at an altitude of 25.00 km. Entry velocity was 14.90 km/s.

6.0000 kt
Impact Energy
25.00 km
Altitude
14.90 km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy

Event Location

Event Details

Date/Time (UTC)2019-06-22 21:25:47 UTC
Latitude14.9000000
Longitude-66.2000000
Altitude25.00 km (15.5 miles)
Velocity14.90 km/s (33,330 mph)
Impact Energy6.0000 kilotons TNT
Total Radiated Energy0.0 MJ

Energy Context

"6.0000 kilotons — Equivalent to 6,000 tons of TNT"

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Other Fireballs in 2019

February 18, 2019
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February 1, 2019
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May 21, 2019
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July 23, 2019
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October 10, 2019
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November 5, 2019
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Frequently Asked Questions

When did this fireball event occur?

This fireball was detected on June 22, 2019 at 21:25:47 UTC.

How powerful was this fireball?

The estimated total impact energy was 6.0000 kilotons of TNT. Equivalent to 6,000 tons of TNT.

Where was this fireball detected?

The fireball was detected at coordinates 14.9N, 66.2W at an altitude of 25.00 km (15.5 miles).

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