MANISA — 2014 · Major Tragedy
Soma Mine Disaster
ClosedSources: CLast updated: 14 October 2026
On 13 May 2014, a fire broke out during a shift change at a coal mine in the Soma district of Manisa, killing 301 miners. Recorded as the largest mining disaster in Turkish history, the incident drew intense nationwide attention and led to scrutiny of workplace safety oversight.
- Date
- 2014
- Place
- Soma, Manisa
- Category
- Major Tragedy
- Case Status
- Closed
- Coordinates
- 39.1889, 27.6136 ↗
Timeline of Events
- 2014Fire broke out (13 May)
- 2014Rescue effort (lasted 96 hours)
- 2014Disaster ended, deaths confirmed
Sources
- Official Report
- Contemporary Press Archive
- Court Records
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🕯️ This record was prepared with respect, in memory of those who lost their lives.