Fireball Event — July 25, 2022

40.5S, 76.6E · Alt: 33.60 km · Vel: 15.20 km/s

Key Takeaway

This fireball event occurred on July 25, 2022 near 40.5S, 76.6E . It released an estimated 0.2700 kilotons of energy. Peak brightness was recorded at an altitude of 33.60 km. Entry velocity was 15.20 km/s.

0.2700 kt
Impact Energy
33.60 km
Altitude
15.20 km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy

Event Location

Event Details

Date/Time (UTC)2022-07-25 07:28:16 UTC
Latitude-40.5000000
Longitude76.6000000
Altitude33.60 km (20.9 miles)
Velocity15.20 km/s (34,001 mph)
Impact Energy0.2700 kilotons TNT
Total Radiated Energy0.0 MJ

Energy Context

"0.2700 kilotons — Equivalent to 270 tons of TNT"

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did this fireball event occur?

This fireball was detected on July 25, 2022 at 07:28:16 UTC.

How powerful was this fireball?

The estimated total impact energy was 0.2700 kilotons of TNT. Equivalent to 270 tons of TNT.

Where was this fireball detected?

The fireball was detected at coordinates 40.5S, 76.6E at an altitude of 33.60 km (20.9 miles).

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