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.

A meteor streaked over the wheatbelt region around Perth last night stunning onlookers. (Supplied) (9NEWS)

Astronomers said a loud sonic boom was heard as it travelled through the atmosphere. (Supplied) (9NEWS)

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

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.

Experts are today investigating where the meteor hit. (Supplied) (9NEWS)

“I was absolutely shocked,” he said.