Fireball Event — October 5, 2024

55.9S, 102.4W · Alt: 39.50 km · Vel: 13.10 km/s

0.0950 kt
Impact Energy
39.50 km
Altitude
13.10 km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy

Event Location

Event Details

Date/Time (UTC)2024-10-05 12:27:48 UTC
Latitude-55.9000000
Longitude-102.4000000
Altitude39.50 km (24.5 miles)
Velocity13.10 km/s (29,304 mph)
Impact Energy0.0950 kilotons TNT
Total Radiated Energy0.0 MJ

Energy Context

"0.0950 kilotons — Equivalent to 95,000 kg of TNT"

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1.5000 kt
June 18, 2024
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Frequently Asked Questions

When did this fireball event occur?

This fireball was detected on October 5, 2024 at 12:27:48 UTC.

How powerful was this fireball?

The estimated total impact energy was 0.0950 kilotons of TNT. Equivalent to 95,000 kg of TNT.

Where was this fireball detected?

The fireball was detected at coordinates 55.9S, 102.4W at an altitude of 39.50 km (24.5 miles).

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