Fireball Event — October 14, 2023

8.4S, 161.9W · Alt: 37.00 km · Vel: 19.30 km/s

Key Takeaway

This fireball event occurred on October 14, 2023 near 8.4S, 161.9W . It released an estimated 0.1800 kilotons of energy. Peak brightness was recorded at an altitude of 37.00 km. Entry velocity was 19.30 km/s.

0.1800 kt
Impact Energy
37.00 km
Altitude
19.30 km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy

Event Location

Event Details

Date/Time (UTC)2023-10-14 22:55:25 UTC
Latitude-8.4000000
Longitude-161.9000000
Altitude37.00 km (23 miles)
Velocity19.30 km/s (43,173 mph)
Impact Energy0.1800 kilotons TNT
Total Radiated Energy0.0 MJ

Energy Context

"0.1800 kilotons — Equivalent to 180 tons of TNT"

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Other Fireballs in 2023

May 20, 2023
17.8S, 141.9E
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April 15, 2023
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August 5, 2023
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June 21, 2023
12.4N, 62.8E
1.4000 kt
March 11, 2023
74.7S, 79.5E
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October 26, 2023
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Frequently Asked Questions

When did this fireball event occur?

This fireball was detected on October 14, 2023 at 22:55:25 UTC.

How powerful was this fireball?

The estimated total impact energy was 0.1800 kilotons of TNT. Equivalent to 180 tons of TNT.

Where was this fireball detected?

The fireball was detected at coordinates 8.4S, 161.9W at an altitude of 37.00 km (23 miles).

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