Fireball Event — April 12, 2022

8.2S, 57.8E · Alt: 23.80 km · Vel: 20.60 km/s

Key Takeaway

This fireball event occurred on April 12, 2022 near 8.2S, 57.8E . It released an estimated 0.1100 kilotons of energy. Peak brightness was recorded at an altitude of 23.80 km. Entry velocity was 20.60 km/s.

0.1100 kt
Impact Energy
23.80 km
Altitude
20.60 km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy

Event Location

Event Details

Date/Time (UTC)2022-04-12 21:59:11 UTC
Latitude-8.2000000
Longitude57.8000000
Altitude23.80 km (14.8 miles)
Velocity20.60 km/s (46,081 mph)
Impact Energy0.1100 kilotons TNT
Total Radiated Energy0.0 MJ

Energy Context

"0.1100 kilotons — Equivalent to 110 tons of TNT"

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did this fireball event occur?

This fireball was detected on April 12, 2022 at 21:59:11 UTC.

How powerful was this fireball?

The estimated total impact energy was 0.1100 kilotons of TNT. Equivalent to 110 tons of TNT.

Where was this fireball detected?

The fireball was detected at coordinates 8.2S, 57.8E at an altitude of 23.80 km (14.8 miles).

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