Fireball Event — October 18, 2020

11.4S, 135.8W · Alt: 36.00 km · Vel: 16.40 km/s

0.1400 kt
Impact Energy
36.00 km
Altitude
16.40 km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy

Event Location

Event Details

Date/Time (UTC)2020-10-18 10:52:42 UTC
Latitude-11.4000000
Longitude-135.8000000
Altitude36.00 km (22.4 miles)
Velocity16.40 km/s (36,686 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 2020

December 22, 2020
31.9N, 96.2E
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October 23, 2020
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March 4, 2020
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January 15, 2020
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Frequently Asked Questions

When did this fireball event occur?

This fireball was detected on October 18, 2020 at 10:52:42 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 11.4S, 135.8W at an altitude of 36.00 km (22.4 miles).

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