Fireball Event — February 7, 2022

28.7S, 11.4E · Alt: 26.50 km · Vel: 13.10 km/s

Key Takeaway

This fireball event occurred on February 7, 2022 near 28.7S, 11.4E . It released an estimated 7.0000 kilotons of energy. Peak brightness was recorded at an altitude of 26.50 km. Entry velocity was 13.10 km/s.

7.0000 kt
Impact Energy
26.50 km
Altitude
13.10 km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy

Event Location

Event Details

Date/Time (UTC)2022-02-07 20:06:25 UTC
Latitude-28.7000000
Longitude11.4000000
Altitude26.50 km (16.5 miles)
Velocity13.10 km/s (29,304 mph)
Impact Energy7.0000 kilotons TNT
Total Radiated Energy0.0 MJ

Energy Context

"7.0000 kilotons — Equivalent to 7,000 tons of TNT"

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did this fireball event occur?

This fireball was detected on February 7, 2022 at 20:06:25 UTC.

How powerful was this fireball?

The estimated total impact energy was 7.0000 kilotons of TNT. Equivalent to 7,000 tons of TNT.

Where was this fireball detected?

The fireball was detected at coordinates 28.7S, 11.4E at an altitude of 26.50 km (16.5 miles).

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