Fireball Event — January 11, 2023

31.5N, 18.6E · Alt: 33.50 km · Vel: 17.50 km/s

Key Takeaway

This fireball event occurred on January 11, 2023 near 31.5N, 18.6E . It released an estimated 0.1300 kilotons of energy. Peak brightness was recorded at an altitude of 33.50 km. Entry velocity was 17.50 km/s.

0.1300 kt
Impact Energy
33.50 km
Altitude
17.50 km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy

Event Location

Event Details

Date/Time (UTC)2023-01-11 23:59:50 UTC
Latitude31.5000000
Longitude18.6000000
Altitude33.50 km (20.8 miles)
Velocity17.50 km/s (39,146 mph)
Impact Energy0.1300 kilotons TNT
Total Radiated Energy0.0 MJ

Energy Context

"0.1300 kilotons — Equivalent to 130 tons of TNT"

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did this fireball event occur?

This fireball was detected on January 11, 2023 at 23:59:50 UTC.

How powerful was this fireball?

The estimated total impact energy was 0.1300 kilotons of TNT. Equivalent to 130 tons of TNT.

Where was this fireball detected?

The fireball was detected at coordinates 31.5N, 18.6E at an altitude of 33.50 km (20.8 miles).

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