Fireball Event — January 30, 2026

45S, 174.5E · Alt: 89.00 km · Vel: 71.10 km/s

0.1200 kt
Impact Energy
89.00 km
Altitude
71.10 km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy

Event Location

Event Details

Date/Time (UTC)2026-01-30 10:25:37 UTC
Latitude-45.0000000
Longitude174.5000000
Altitude89.00 km (55.3 miles)
Velocity71.10 km/s (159,046 mph)
Impact Energy0.1200 kilotons TNT
Total Radiated Energy0.0 MJ

Energy Context

"0.1200 kilotons — Equivalent to 120 tons of TNT"

Nearby Fireballs

November 28, 2014
46.1S, 172.7E
1.7000 kt
December 10, 2021
47.5S, 172.6E
0.1700 kt
July 7, 2022
41.7S, 175E
1.8000 kt
July 7, 1999
39.5S, 174.4E
0.4100 kt
July 4, 2011
51.7S, 175E
0.1000 kt
June 8, 2007
52.1S, 175.3E
0.6500 kt

Other Fireballs in 2026

January 31, 2026
4.1N, 173.4W
0.1900 kt
February 10, 2026
64S, 14W
0.0760 kt

Frequently Asked Questions

When did this fireball event occur?

This fireball was detected on January 30, 2026 at 10:25:37 UTC.

How powerful was this fireball?

The estimated total impact energy was 0.1200 kilotons of TNT. Equivalent to 120 tons of TNT.

Where was this fireball detected?

The fireball was detected at coordinates 45S, 174.5E at an altitude of 89.00 km (55.3 miles).

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