Make this your preferred source to get more updates from this publisher on Google. A magnitude 5.5 earthquake hits southwest Baras, Catanduanes late Wednesday evening, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) reported. The quake, which occurred at 11:10 p.m. was tectonic in origin with a depth of 10 kilometers. The PHIVOLCS said no damage is expected but aftershocks may occur. — BAP, GMA News