(CNN) -- Here's a look at what you need to know about the earthquake and tsunami that struck Japan in March of 2011.
March 11, 2011 - At 2:46pm, a 9.0 magnitude earthquake takes place 231 miles northeast of Tokyo, Japan, at a depth of 15.2 miles.
The earthquake causes a tsunami with 30 ft waves that damage several nuclear reactors in the area.
Number of people killed (most recent):
The confirmed death toll is 15,884 as of February 10, 2014.
Timeline:
All times and dates are local Japanese time.