Fireball Event — January 22, 2023
3.5N, 76.2W · Alt: 61.00 km
Key Takeaway
This fireball event occurred on January 22, 2023 near 3.5N, 76.2W . It released an estimated 0.0720 kilotons of energy. Peak brightness was recorded at an altitude of 61.00 km.
0.0720 kt
Impact Energy
61.00 km
Altitude
— km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy
Event Location
Event Details
| Date/Time (UTC) | 2023-01-22 17:11:42 UTC |
| Latitude | 3.5000000 |
| Longitude | -76.2000000 |
| Altitude | 61.00 km (37.9 miles) |
| Velocity | — |
| Impact Energy | 0.0720 kilotons TNT |
| Total Radiated Energy | 0.0 MJ |
Energy Context
"0.0720 kilotons — Equivalent to 72,000 kg of TNT"
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Frequently Asked Questions
When did this fireball event occur?
This fireball was detected on January 22, 2023 at 17:11:42 UTC.
How powerful was this fireball?
The estimated total impact energy was 0.0720 kilotons of TNT. Equivalent to 72,000 kg of TNT.
Where was this fireball detected?
The fireball was detected at coordinates 3.5N, 76.2W at an altitude of 61.00 km (37.9 miles).
Data from NASA/JPL Center for Near Earth Object Studies (CNEOS). This site is not affiliated with NASA or JPL.