Agree with compressed air ...

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Agree with compressed air approach if pipe leak is underwater,  Acoustic Correlation would put you in the neighborhood, though measuring might be tricky.  You should be thinking about the repair at the same time as location.  For instance, if the repair is to slip line the pipe, exact location may not be critical.   But if you want to build a coffer dam to access the site, location, including depth will be vital.