California has been rocked by another strong earthquake, which the United States Geological Survey (USGS) is recording as a magnitude 7.1.

The quake struck near Ridgecrest, California at 3:19pm, according to the USGS. Recordings of the magnitude have changed between 6.9 and 7.1.

There have been fires and some damage reported near Ridgecrest. Some minor injuries have also been reported. More than 2200 residents in the area are without power, according to Southern California Edison.

Ridgecrest has a population of roughly 27,000 people and is about 250km from central Los Angeles.

According to the US National Weather Service, there is no tsunami warning, advisory, watch or threat.

US President Donald Trump has been briefed on the earthquake.

Agencies