Fireball Event — January 31, 2021

5.3N, 115.2E · Alt: 39.40 km · Vel: 15.20 km/s

Key Takeaway

This fireball event occurred on January 31, 2021 near 5.3N, 115.2E . It released an estimated 0.7500 kilotons of energy. Peak brightness was recorded at an altitude of 39.40 km. Entry velocity was 15.20 km/s.

0.7500 kt
Impact Energy
39.40 km
Altitude
15.20 km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy

Event Location

Event Details

Date/Time (UTC)2021-01-31 02:59:38 UTC
Latitude5.3000000
Longitude115.2000000
Altitude39.40 km (24.5 miles)
Velocity15.20 km/s (34,001 mph)
Impact Energy0.7500 kilotons TNT
Total Radiated Energy0.0 MJ

Energy Context

"0.7500 kilotons — Equivalent to 750 tons of TNT"

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July 5, 2021
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April 2, 2021
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September 29, 2021
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March 6, 2021
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Frequently Asked Questions

When did this fireball event occur?

This fireball was detected on January 31, 2021 at 02:59:38 UTC.

How powerful was this fireball?

The estimated total impact energy was 0.7500 kilotons of TNT. Equivalent to 750 tons of TNT.

Where was this fireball detected?

The fireball was detected at coordinates 5.3N, 115.2E at an altitude of 39.40 km (24.5 miles).

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