A powerful 6.0-magnitude earthquake jolted a family home in Wasilla, Alaska, on Thanksgiving morning, startling a young boy who was quietly watching TV when the shaking erupted. Home security footage from November 27, 2025, shows the child leaping off the couch in shock as the living room trembles violently around him, while the family dog appears completely unfazed by the sudden quake.

According to data from the U.S. Geological Survey, the earthquake struck at 8:11 a.m. local time near Susitna at a depth of 69 kilometers. The Alaska Earthquake Center reported that the deep epicenter helped prevent significant structural damage across Southcentral Alaska, despite the widespread shaking that left many residents rattled.

Residents from Anchorage to the Mat-Su Valley described the quake as a “long, rolling shake” that knocked small items off shelves and sent light fixtures swaying. For the family in Wasilla, the moment was captured in vivid detail—showing just how suddenly an ordinary holiday morning can turn into a tense, adrenaline-filled experience.

Officials said no major damage was reported, but thousands felt the tremor, serving as a reminder of Alaska’s position atop one of the most active seismic zones in the world. Emergency services encouraged residents to review earthquake safety plans, emphasizing that even deep quakes can deliver strong local shaking.

The Thanksgiving morning incident, shared widely online, offers both a dramatic visual of the quake’s intensity and a lighthearted snapshot of resilience—especially from the family dog, who barely lifted an ear as the room shook.