A magnitude 5.6 earthquake hit southeastern Afghanistan Thursday night, the third quake in a week, adding to a mounting humanitarian crisis, BBC reported.

Seventeen people were reported injured in Kunar province, while Sunday’s stronger quake has already killed 1,368 and wounded over 2,100. Rescue efforts are slowed by landslides and rugged terrain, with helicopters conducting most operations amid continuing aftershocks.

The Taliban government said emergency tents and aid are being distributed and appealed for international help. The UN has released relief funds, and the UK pledged £1m in aid.

Afghanistan’s location on major fault lines makes it prone to deadly quakes; previous disasters killed thousands in 2022 and 2023, according to BBC.