Fireball Event — March 28, 2022

7.7S, 74.3E · Alt: 29.00 km · Vel: 19.60 km/s

Key Takeaway

This fireball event occurred on March 28, 2022 near 7.7S, 74.3E . It released an estimated 0.9800 kilotons of energy. Peak brightness was recorded at an altitude of 29.00 km. Entry velocity was 19.60 km/s.

0.9800 kt
Impact Energy
29.00 km
Altitude
19.60 km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy

Event Location

Event Details

Date/Time (UTC)2022-03-28 10:20:24 UTC
Latitude-7.7000000
Longitude74.3000000
Altitude29.00 km (18 miles)
Velocity19.60 km/s (43,844 mph)
Impact Energy0.9800 kilotons TNT
Total Radiated Energy0.0 MJ

Energy Context

"0.9800 kilotons — Equivalent to 980 tons of TNT"

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Other Fireballs in 2022

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March 11, 2022
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January 11, 2022
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2.9000 kt
July 7, 2022
41.7S, 175E
1.8000 kt
July 27, 2022
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Frequently Asked Questions

When did this fireball event occur?

This fireball was detected on March 28, 2022 at 10:20:24 UTC.

How powerful was this fireball?

The estimated total impact energy was 0.9800 kilotons of TNT. Equivalent to 980 tons of TNT.

Where was this fireball detected?

The fireball was detected at coordinates 7.7S, 74.3E at an altitude of 29.00 km (18 miles).

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