Fireball Event — August 19, 2025

30.9N, 131.8E · Alt: 27.50 km · Vel: 19.60 km/s

1.6000 kt
Impact Energy
27.50 km
Altitude
19.60 km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy

Event Location

Event Details

Date/Time (UTC)2025-08-19 14:08:48 UTC
Latitude30.9000000
Longitude131.8000000
Altitude27.50 km (17.1 miles)
Velocity19.60 km/s (43,844 mph)
Impact Energy1.6000 kilotons TNT
Total Radiated Energy0.0 MJ

Energy Context

"1.6000 kilotons — Equivalent to 1,600 tons of TNT"

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July 5, 2011
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February 22, 2025
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Other Fireballs in 2025

March 27, 2025
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March 13, 2025
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May 31, 2025
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1.0000 kt
June 26, 2025
33.4N, 84.1W
0.4800 kt
September 13, 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

When did this fireball event occur?

This fireball was detected on August 19, 2025 at 14:08:48 UTC.

How powerful was this fireball?

The estimated total impact energy was 1.6000 kilotons of TNT. Equivalent to 1,600 tons of TNT.

Where was this fireball detected?

The fireball was detected at coordinates 30.9N, 131.8E at an altitude of 27.50 km (17.1 miles).

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