Fireball Event — January 11, 2022

58.4S, 160.2W · Alt: 40.80 km · Vel: 22.80 km/s

Key Takeaway

This fireball event occurred on January 11, 2022 near 58.4S, 160.2W . It released an estimated 2.9000 kilotons of energy. Peak brightness was recorded at an altitude of 40.80 km. Entry velocity was 22.80 km/s.

2.9000 kt
Impact Energy
40.80 km
Altitude
22.80 km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy

Event Location

Event Details

Date/Time (UTC)2022-01-11 03:33:13 UTC
Latitude-58.4000000
Longitude-160.2000000
Altitude40.80 km (25.4 miles)
Velocity22.80 km/s (51,002 mph)
Impact Energy2.9000 kilotons TNT
Total Radiated Energy0.0 MJ

Energy Context

"2.9000 kilotons — Equivalent to 2,900 tons of TNT"

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did this fireball event occur?

This fireball was detected on January 11, 2022 at 03:33:13 UTC.

How powerful was this fireball?

The estimated total impact energy was 2.9000 kilotons of TNT. Equivalent to 2,900 tons of TNT.

Where was this fireball detected?

The fireball was detected at coordinates 58.4S, 160.2W at an altitude of 40.80 km (25.4 miles).

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