Fireball Event — October 28, 2022

7.1N, 118.9W · Alt: 45.00 km

Key Takeaway

This fireball event occurred on October 28, 2022 near 7.1N, 118.9W . It released an estimated 0.1700 kilotons of energy. Peak brightness was recorded at an altitude of 45.00 km.

0.1700 kt
Impact Energy
45.00 km
Altitude
— km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy

Event Location

Event Details

Date/Time (UTC)2022-10-28 17:40:11 UTC
Latitude7.1000000
Longitude-118.9000000
Altitude45.00 km (28 miles)
Velocity—
Impact Energy0.1700 kilotons TNT
Total Radiated Energy0.0 MJ

Energy Context

"0.1700 kilotons — Equivalent to 170 tons of TNT"

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March 11, 2022
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January 11, 2022
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July 7, 2022
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1.8000 kt
July 27, 2022
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1.3000 kt
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Frequently Asked Questions

When did this fireball event occur?

This fireball was detected on October 28, 2022 at 17:40:11 UTC.

How powerful was this fireball?

The estimated total impact energy was 0.1700 kilotons of TNT. Equivalent to 170 tons of TNT.

Where was this fireball detected?

The fireball was detected at coordinates 7.1N, 118.9W at an altitude of 45.00 km (28 miles).

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