Researchers search for fireball that lit up Perth sky

A fireball that lit up Western Australian skies also produced a sonic boom that shook houses, according to observers.

The bright streak on Tuesday night was seen across metropolitan Perth and north-east of the city in Northam and York where locals reported hearing a loud bang that made their house shake.

Astronomers said the meteor travelled through the atmosphere at speeds of up to 70km a second.

Vision of the meteor streaking across the city was posted to social media, much to the delight of researchers.

They are also seeking unedited dashcam and security camera footage that might help them pinpoint where any meteorites landed.

Members of the public are urged to download the Curtin University app Fireballs in the Sky and use it to report sightings.

"If it survived the atmosphere, they'll actually go out and find it," Perth Observatory's Matt Woods told 6PR radio.

Perth resident Dylan Teede captured footage of the meteor on a dash-cam about 7.40pm.

“I was absolutely shocked,” he said.

The meteor was seen by thousands of people - from Perth city to across the Wheatbelt.