Fireball Event — September 13, 2019

18.6S, 126.9E · Alt: 27.40 km · Vel: 13.50 km/s

Key Takeaway

This fireball event occurred on September 13, 2019 near 18.6S, 126.9E . It released an estimated 0.1400 kilotons of energy. Peak brightness was recorded at an altitude of 27.40 km. Entry velocity was 13.50 km/s.

0.1400 kt
Impact Energy
27.40 km
Altitude
13.50 km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy

Event Location

Event Details

Date/Time (UTC)2019-09-13 02:02:03 UTC
Latitude-18.6000000
Longitude126.9000000
Altitude27.40 km (17 miles)
Velocity13.50 km/s (30,199 mph)
Impact Energy0.1400 kilotons TNT
Total Radiated Energy0.0 MJ

Energy Context

"0.1400 kilotons — Equivalent to 140 tons of TNT"

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Other Fireballs in 2019

June 22, 2019
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February 18, 2019
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February 1, 2019
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May 21, 2019
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Frequently Asked Questions

When did this fireball event occur?

This fireball was detected on September 13, 2019 at 02:02:03 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 18.6S, 126.9E at an altitude of 27.40 km (17 miles).

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