Fireball Event — January 28, 2022

4.5S, 73.9W · Alt: 37.00 km

Key Takeaway

This fireball event occurred on January 28, 2022 near 4.5S, 73.9W . It released an estimated 0.9100 kilotons of energy. Peak brightness was recorded at an altitude of 37.00 km.

0.9100 kt
Impact Energy
37.00 km
Altitude
— km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy

Event Location

Event Details

Date/Time (UTC)2022-01-28 05:04:45 UTC
Latitude-4.5000000
Longitude-73.9000000
Altitude37.00 km (23 miles)
Velocity
Impact Energy0.9100 kilotons TNT
Total Radiated Energy0.0 MJ

Energy Context

"0.9100 kilotons — Equivalent to 910 tons of TNT"

Frequently Asked Questions

When did this fireball event occur?

This fireball was detected on January 28, 2022 at 05:04:45 UTC.

How powerful was this fireball?

The estimated total impact energy was 0.9100 kilotons of TNT. Equivalent to 910 tons of TNT.

Where was this fireball detected?

The fireball was detected at coordinates 4.5S, 73.9W at an altitude of 37.00 km (23 miles).

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