Fireball Event — April 4, 2022

3.2S, 64.3W · Alt: 31.50 km · Vel: 19.70 km/s

Key Takeaway

This fireball event occurred on April 4, 2022 near 3.2S, 64.3W . It released an estimated 0.0920 kilotons of energy. Peak brightness was recorded at an altitude of 31.50 km. Entry velocity was 19.70 km/s.

0.0920 kt
Impact Energy
31.50 km
Altitude
19.70 km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy

Event Location

Event Details

Date/Time (UTC)2022-04-04 00:30:39 UTC
Latitude-3.2000000
Longitude-64.3000000
Altitude31.50 km (19.6 miles)
Velocity19.70 km/s (44,068 mph)
Impact Energy0.0920 kilotons TNT
Total Radiated Energy0.0 MJ

Energy Context

"0.0920 kilotons — Equivalent to 92,000 kg of TNT"

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February 7, 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 April 4, 2022 at 00:30:39 UTC.

How powerful was this fireball?

The estimated total impact energy was 0.0920 kilotons of TNT. Equivalent to 92,000 kg of TNT.

Where was this fireball detected?

The fireball was detected at coordinates 3.2S, 64.3W at an altitude of 31.50 km (19.6 miles).

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